Dealers in California are required to disclose prior damage to a vehicle before selling it to a consumer. This includes damage from prior accidents and any related body or structural repairs. As licensed professionals in the automotive industry, dealers are charged with knowing the true condition of the vehicles they sell. Dealers have a duty to disclose any material facts that affect the vehicle’s safety, reliability, or value.
Undisclosed vehicle damage may include previous collisions, accident-related frame or body repairs, structural damage, repainting, or replaced body panels. These types of defects not only reduce a vehicle’s market value, but they may also compromise safety. Failing to disclose such damage may constitute fraud, negligent or reckless misrepresentation, and unfair business practices under California consumer protection laws.
If you bought a car in California and later discovered hidden or undisclosed damage, you may have the right to rescind the contract, demand a refund, and pursue additional compensation.
Contact us today for a free consultation. We help consumers hold car dealers accountable for failing to disclose damage and selling unsafe or misrepresented vehicles.
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