Used Car Purchase Dispute

Summary

Missouris Lemon Law does not cover used cars, but the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MPA) may protect against deceptive practices. If a dealership resells a car with known issues without disclosure, it could be a violation. Consider consulting a local attorney to explore your options under the MPA.

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We purchased a used car a few month ago, ended up having a cracked motor. The dealership offered to work with us after informing them of the problem. Gave us a *$ for a car we paid over * for. We now noticed they got the car listed again for the same price and no mention of the issues.
Hey ****! It sounds like you're dealing with a tricky situation. In Missouri, there are laws that protect consumers when purchasing used cars. Here are some points to consider:
- Missouri's Lemon Law applies to new vehicles, but not used cars.
- The Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MPA) protects against unfair or deceptive practices, which could apply here.
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Name: ****
Email: ****-*@sbcglobal.net
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Reason: Purchased a used car with a cracked motor. Dealership offered $* for a car worth over $*,* and is reselling it for the same price without mentioning the issues.
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Name: ****
Email: ****-*@sbcglobal.net
Phone: *
Zipcode: *
Reason: Purchased a used car with a cracked motor. Dealership offered $* for a car worth over $*,* and is reselling it for the same price without mentioning the issues.
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