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| 2331.1 | I think you are SOL | ESOA11::SMITHB | | Tue Jan 19 1993 01:11 | 9 |
| Just FYI, there is a lemon law in Mass that *anyone* selling a car
has to abide by. I would suggest getting the facts from the Mass
Consumer agency attached to the AG's office. I think it is too late
in your case because you went ahead and spent the money to fix your
car. That gives GE Capital no option to fix at their own expense,
or return your purchase money and take back the car, both of which
are options under the law.
Brad.
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| 2331.2 | | JURAN::VALENZA | Preserving our noting heritage. | Tue Jan 19 1993 12:08 | 4 |
| Since the poster is apparently based in Maryland, it might make more
sense to pursue this matter through his own local jurisdiction.
-- Mike
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| 2331.3 | horse pucky! | CSC32::K_BOUCHARD | | Fri Jan 22 1993 20:14 | 6 |
| It is and always has been my understanding that the buyer of a used car
is SOL if the bill of sale says the car is sold "as is". Has this
changed? You mmean used cars in Mass. come under their "lemon law"?
What a crock!
Ken
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| 2331.4 | | ROYALT::KOVNER | Everything you know is wrong! | Fri Jan 22 1993 20:46 | 13 |
| In Mass, about 15 or more years ago, "as-is" sales of cars
was banned, at least to individuals. (I think dealers
can still get cars as-is. At least, the one I traded in
my '78 Nova to didn't try to get me to fix it, and it needed
a lot before it would pass inspection. That's why I got
rid of it.)
If the car does not pass inspection, and costs more than
$100 or 10% of the purchase price to fix, the sale can
be voided. (These numbers may be wrong.)
I have, however, seen "For Sale: Car Parts" signs on assembled
vehicles. Nothing says the "parts" can't currently be
assembled.
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| 2331.5 | Update | WBC::DOERING | DTN 425-3216 Wash BM Center | Fri Jan 22 1993 23:51 | 16 |
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Spoke to the guy at GELCO today, that said 'no problem, get it
thru the inspection, and send us the bill'. Seems he hadn't got
what I had mailed to them. I fax'd him a copy of the bill today,
and he is still saying 'no problem', we'll cut you a check. Now,
whether or not, he's leading me (us) along, we'll see. I'm expecting
a check next week sometime. So is my collegue, who GELCO says was
tracing the whereabouts of his check.
Would still like to hear from anyone who DID buy their car and
did/didn't get a reimbursement from GELCO for the costs of getting
it thru their state inspection.
Randy
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| 2331.6 | They covered my car w/o trouble | CGDEIS::WILEY | Marshall Wiley - PSS | Sat Jan 23 1993 22:52 | 11 |
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Randy,
I got mine inspected before I sent in the paperwork, and just
had it handled like any other maintenance. The car was inspected,
needed some work, the vendor got approval from GELCO, the work
was done, and I never put out a cent. Since they've done this
for others, I assume there shouldn't be an issue with whether
or not they pay you. But straightening out the paperwork after
the fact is always more time consuming...:-)
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| 2331.7 | Bum Tranny | PTOVAX::SHEETZ | | Mon Jan 25 1993 12:51 | 25 |
| Randy
I was in the process of buying my car from plan A, but had not sent in
the paper work or check. I took the car in to the shop because of some
transmission problems. Estimate to get the transmission fixed were
between $400 and $1000. GELCO would not fixed the car stating that
they were only approving routine maintenance type work for repair.
They also would not bargin with the initial quoted price, i.e., take
off the cost of the repair.
In other words, if you don't buy we will just turn it into the dealer
anyway since it has high miles.
I ended up going through with the purchase and had the cars
transmission repaired for $270, which came right out of my pocket.
Still have not gotton it inspected, however the shop that did the
tranny said everything else in great shape.
Think this may be a case to get reimbursed ???
Randy in Pittsburgh, PA......
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