The supreme court of ohio just dropped a ruling that could change how you buy a used car forever.
Top 5 things you need to know about this:
- A landmark decision now holds used car dealerships legally accountable for hidden defects that existed before the sale, even if they claim 'as-is'.
- The court ruled that a routine safety inspection is an 'implied warranty' that can't be waived by fine print.
- This case started when a buyer's engine failed days after purchase; the dealer tried to hide behind an 'as-is' clause.
- Ohio judges said the sale was 'deceptive' because the dealer failed to disclose known, dangerous mechanical issues.
- If you bought a 'lemon' in Ohio in the last four years, this ruling gives you new legal grounds to sue for a refund or damages.