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    Unhappy Electrical Problems in a Used Car

    My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Texas

    I recently bought a truck from a used car lot. The salesman initially told me it was a blue title and after testing it out and taking it to a mechanic, everything seemed fine. We asked about a guarantee and he said officially there was none but that if anything broke down right away he would take care of it. After we started the paperwork my husband noticed the pink paper title and asked about it, he told us that was just his copy and we would get our blue title in the mail soon. That very first day we started having electrical problems with it but because it was late we didn't take it back until the next day. The sales man took it to his own mechanic then brought it back a few hours later saying the problem was fixed. It wasn't. The problem is hazardous and I am thinking of asking for my money back because after doing some research online it seems the problem is unfix-able and potentially dangerous. Just by his attitude after I took it back yesterday I have a feeling he will refuse, is there any law or anything at all that can help me get my money back? I have owned this truck for 3 days as of now and today I will be taking it back again and asking for a refund. I do think he knew about the problem because he warned us not to get on the freeway until he could get a new rim for us and the problem it has only happens after the truck goes over 45mph. I need some good news here.

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    Default Re: Electrical Problems in a Used Car

    When you buy a used car with the promise that the dealer will "take care of" anything that breaks "right away", you have to give him a reasonable opportunity to do so before you have a potential claim for breach of warranty. You do not have a basis to demand that he return the car. The problem wasn't fixed the first time, so the starting point is to have them try to fix it a second time.

    It is sensible to have used cars inspected by an independent mechanic before buying them.

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    Default Re: Electrical Problems in a Used Car

    The only kind of electrical problems associated with a rim are ABS and TPS. Neither is earth shattering, dangerous or should be difficult to fix. Vehicles existed without both for decades. If you did not want a salvage repair, you should not have bought one.

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