I bought a wrecked EVO IX :(
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Well I know that there was a 2 car accident and I know that the hood was replaced the back passenger quarter panel was replaced, and the trunk and spoiler. I can see where it has been fixed now that I know it has been wrecked
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Carfax is a must. If the car is new or not, I always use it just to check. It also lets me know what to look for. At the very least you should take your car to a very competent mechanic and have him check the whole thing out. You never know the shady job someone could have done to get your car to look like new. It's sad you can't trust anyone these days.
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Well they did the autocheck and nothing showed up but I couldnt take the car to any mechanic because the car was in Florida and I live in NC so when I bought the car the guy at the dealership swore up and down that the car was in perfect shape and was in showroom condition.
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Well they did the autocheck and nothing showed up but I couldnt take the car to any mechanic because the car was in Florida and I live in NC so when I bought the car the guy at the dealership swore up and down that the car was in perfect shape and was in showroom condition.
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+100000000 on the carfax especially on a used vehicle
but this is why I bought both my evo's brand spankin new...you never know what was exactly done to the car by the previous owner.
but on the other hand your dealer was quite shady for not bringing up the fact that the car had previous damage unless they didnt know of course
but this is why I bought both my evo's brand spankin new...you never know what was exactly done to the car by the previous owner.
but on the other hand your dealer was quite shady for not bringing up the fact that the car had previous damage unless they didnt know of course
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If the dealership did not know themself that the car was in a major accident, I'm not sure there's much you can do. If the car has a salvaged title, then yeah, you can raise hell. But if the car was damaged and repaired to spec, then they'll probably fight you to keep the car and have grounds for it.
You might have some ground in saying that the dealership should have done its due dilligence with the car prior to selling it to you, especially if your insurance company was able to figure it out easily.
Good luck
You might have some ground in saying that the dealership should have done its due dilligence with the car prior to selling it to you, especially if your insurance company was able to figure it out easily.
Good luck