gs300 odometer rollback?
04-15-16, 11:38 AM
#3
Hmmm, possibly. But you should go back to dmv and have them look at the two previous titlings. And they will also internally investigate the possibility of odo fraud. And if you bought the car from a dealer dmv defiantly enforces that very seriously.
04-15-16, 11:40 AM
#4
Lexus Champion
federal offense if they did not disclose TMU (true mileage unknown to you), they are legally obligated under federal law to provide you with a disclosure stating the true mileage is unknown or the odometer was altered, failure to do so makes the purchase contract void in all 50 states.
I would talk to the local PD.
I would talk to the local PD.
04-15-16, 12:17 PM
#5
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federal offense if they did not disclose TMU (true mileage unknown to you), they are legally obligated under federal law to provide you with a disclosure stating the true mileage is unknown or the odometer was altered, failure to do so makes the purchase contract void in all 50 states.
I would talk to the local PD.
I would talk to the local PD.
So basically your telling me i cant register this car at all !?
04-15-16, 12:22 PM
#6
Lexus Champion
no, you can go to the DMV, in CA if there isn't an odometer disclosure on file you can't register the car until there is, I don't know what NY law is.
if the dealer did not have you sign one, then they have to give you the option to do so and write a new contract including it (again my experience in CA),
since they failed to do so originally; legally you can return the car and get out of the contract.
need to speak to your DMV and your local PD
odometer laws fall under federal regulation and the feds nor the dmv play games with it, bottom line the dealership is liable, the must disclose TMU issues to the seller, just like they must disclose if the vehicle was a lemon law buy back or used as a rental, taxi, ambulance, or police vehicle during its history.
Last edited by mjeds; 04-15-16 at 12:25 PM.
04-15-16, 12:25 PM
#7
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Thread Starter
no, you can go to the DMV, in CA if there isn't an odometer disclosure on file you can't register the car until there is, I don't know what NY law is.
if the dealer did not have you sign one, then they have to give you the option to do so and write a new contract including it (again my experience in CA),
since they failed to do so originally; legally you can return the car and get out of the contract.
need to speak to your DMV and your local PD
odometer laws fall under federal regulation and the feds nor the dmv play games with it, bottom line the dealership is liable, the must disclose TMU issues to the seller, just like they must disclose if the vehicle was a used as a rental, taxi, ambulance, or police vehicle during it's history.
if the dealer did not have you sign one, then they have to give you the option to do so and write a new contract including it (again my experience in CA),
since they failed to do so originally; legally you can return the car and get out of the contract.
need to speak to your DMV and your local PD
odometer laws fall under federal regulation and the feds nor the dmv play games with it, bottom line the dealership is liable, the must disclose TMU issues to the seller, just like they must disclose if the vehicle was a used as a rental, taxi, ambulance, or police vehicle during it's history.
Well the thing is i bought the car off craigslist. The title has the guys name, adress and etc. so what do i do if its a private seller?
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04-15-16, 12:27 PM
#8
Lexus Champion
take it up with the PD and the DMV, bottom line.
04-15-16, 07:36 PM
#9
Pole Position
Almost bought a GS from a guy 3 weeks ago until the carfax showed this and more owners than disclosed...
Yeah I think u can legally get out of the deal...like others said it's a serious offense and against the law
Yeah I think u can legally get out of the deal...like others said it's a serious offense and against the law
04-15-16, 07:54 PM
#10
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Besides the odometer off. If the car is in good condition , what can be the negative factors to a odometer rollback? I mean after carefully examining it , i believe the car has approximately 120k miles
04-15-16, 08:24 PM
#11
So it may have had an effect on the purchase price and it will have an effect on any future selling price, and it will definitely have an effect on insurance payout if the car ever happens to be wrecked.
04-15-16, 09:13 PM
#12
Pole Position
The cluster just doesn't go bad on its own...what happened to the original one?
Chalk it up as a learning lesson, return the car of you can and look for one in better shape...even if you must pay a little more at least you'll have peace of mind...
Also get the carfax up front. A good seller will work with you and give you one for free before you look at their car.
I'm real picky...if a seller doesn't wanna consider that I usually walk...good luck bro and please keep us posted
