If an as-is used car died a day after purchase and the dealer lied on safety check?

Answer 1

If you can prove fraud or that the dealer lied about the condition of the vehicle you may have a case. It cannot be just your word against his. You must have solid proof. The term "As Is" means exactly what is says. You bought the car as it is. Take the car to an expert technician and have them document in writing that the dealer was aware of the safety defect, and this will help your case. Rarely can you win this type case, unless you have solid proof. In the future take a car you are considering to a trusted mechanic and pay him to go over the vehicle to see if it has problems. That is money well spent. If you had done that with this car you would not be where you are now.