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what is the oklahoma lemon law on a used vehicle purchase?
Optional Information: State/Country relating to question: Oklahoma Already Tried: i purchased a car, paying 2 times what it is worth, from a buy here pay here dealer with a bumper to bumper warranty. i have taken it in 3 times for repairs and the last time they had the car for 5 weeks, however, they still have not resolved the issues. what can i do? I don't have time to keep messing with this. I have honored my end, however I don't feel like they are honoring their end and now they want me to trade into a more expensive car. thank you, marty
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However, if facts were misrepresented to you to get you to buy the car, they may be liable for fraudulent practices, which could provide you a ground to rescind the sales/purchase contract.The federal trade commission also has a used car rule to prevent fraud. If that rule was not complied with, you may have an additional claim to rescind the contract.Here is an article regarding the FTC's used car rule:http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/guides/usedcar-comply.shtm
As for them not honoring the warranty, you likely have a very good breach of warranty claim against the company. That wouldn't let you get out of the purchase of the vehilce, but you might be able to get damages from them if you sue in small claims court.
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Just to clarify part of my answer, there actually may be a ground for you to rescind the contract based on breach of warranty. It's not guaranteed, but is a possibility (it depends on the terms of the contract, terms of the warranty, nature of the breach of warranty, etc.).
It's certainly something to speak to a local attorney about.