The Used Car Sold “As Is” Scam

This is when a dealership will sell you a car that has been in a car wreck, but they will tell you that the car has been completely refurbished.  The key phrase to be on the lookout for is "sold As Is"...

When you see the car it has a sticker on it that says “as is” on it and no warranty is included with your purchase, you know it's been wrecked or worse at some point in its history.  Not only does it not have an extended warranty, it doesn't have a warranty at all.

This is the dealer’s sneaky way of telling you that you can’t bring the car back.   You are assuming all risks for the car, and that it is not under warranty for squat. 

To avoid this scam, don’t buy a car without a warranty or one that says “as is” on it. Otherwise, you might as well buy a car from a stranger on the street because your guarantee--or lack thereof--will be no different.

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