Bought a car with a bad motor- what to do?

I just recently bought a used car with a bad motor in it- the vehicle burns oil. I bought this vehicle from a major franchise dealer. The problem was not known to me until a friend followed me in the vehicle, a day after I took delivery of it. This vehicle was sold "as-is", but this is a condition that should have been known by the dealer, but was not expressly represented to me.I am unsure of what my rights are, and would like to know what I can do. Some non-lawyers have advised me of a three day right of recision; however my legal research indicates that this does not apply to motor vehicles... I have found that the state I live in (Ohio) has a bevy of consumer protection laws, I'm not sure which if any apply here.





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Bought a car with a bad motor- what to do?
There are absolutely no laws giving you the right to take the car back with in 3 days. There are absolutely no Lemon Laws on Used Cars sold 'as-is'. If your car is under warranty, then have the service department look at it. Some cars burn oil, it's just the way they are. RX-8's actually use motor oil to lube the rotors.





There are no consumer protection from Ohio or any other state for used car purchases that burn oil. The buyer needs to research vehicle purchases BEFORE they buy.





I'm sorry, but the only thing you can do is to kindly ask the dealership for assistance. Good Day.
Reply:You have no consumer protection when buying a used car. Lemon laws don't apply to used cars and auto contracts are final. There is no right to return or exchange, and there's no 3/5/10/30-day "cooling off" or "right of rescission" period. It is the buyer's responsibility to determine the condition of a used vehicle before purchasing it. Sorry, but you bought a car with engine problems and you received a car with engine problems. You got what you paid for.





To clarify: Lemon laws apply to new cars, less than 2 years old with less than 24,000 miles. There are specific criteria that determines if a claim can be made under said laws. It involves repeated trips to the dealer and failure to resolve a chronic problem and loss of use for a specific time frame. It has absolutely nothing to do with any 3-day cooling off period. This magical "3-day cooling off period" only applies to sales made in your home (think vacuum cleaners or aluminum siding). Auto contracts are final, you can't change your mind or ask for a refund.
Reply:the lemon law does not apply to used cars only new ones ,also when you bought the vehicle you signed an as is paper which expresses no warranty talk to the dealer they may be willing to put you in a different car,but they do not legally have too. next time take someone who knows more about cars to shop with you
Reply:See if there is a Lemon Law in Ohio. Most lemon laws give you 3 days to return the vehicle. However if it was sold "as is " and no warranty given, then you are probably stuck with an oil guzzler!


Good luck
Reply:How long ago ? Did you consult the dealer ? What kind of car ? some higher mileage vehicle are known to burn oil , doesnt mean its a bad motor. And you could have inaccuracy in the dipstick if you checked when hot or when cold or on an uneven surface . As is is As is is As is 95% of the time but you never know .
Reply:Contact these guys and explain it to them. They may be able to direct you. Good luck.