Is it illegal for a dealership in Michigan to sell a salvaged title car?

Answer 1

No, it is not. With the proviso that the information that the car was a salvage was provided to the buyer, though. Salvage cars are a good business, and a number of companies provide good, used (and properly repaired) vehicles at low-buck prices. Certainly there is room for fraud, and (sadly) people get taken every day. When buying a used car, care should be taken in selecting the unit and a history sought before purchase. That's in addition to any guarantee or warranty that might come with the vehicle. If you were sold a vehicle with a salvage title and not told of this, you may have recourse through litigation. But an attorney costs money (though the initial consultation is free or cheap - hint, hint). Small claims court might offer some help as used cars from salvage often cost less that the upper limit for bringing a case into small claims. Note that you can ask for the limit if you car cost more and you wish to bring an action without a lawyer. Bottom line here is that the burden of proof is going to be on you. How can you prove you were not told the vehicle was a salvage? Make notes right now about all you can recall regarding the sale. Was anyone with you who can verify the information? A wise person would focus on only the facts and leave the anger outside (detatch!) as it gets in the way of things. Think this through, get some advice, and make your choices - all with a wish for good luck in the outcome.