What to Do If You Accidentally Purchased a Salvage Car?
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Solutions for accidentally purchasing a salvage car are as follows: 1. Cancel the registration: If the seller concealed that the vehicle had a major traffic accident, and the actual condition does not match the description, the contract can be canceled due to fraud. If the transfer procedures have already been completed, you need to find a formal appraisal department to provide certification that the car had a major traffic accident before the transaction. Then, you can file a lawsuit to cancel the sales contract and revoke the registration. 2. Rights protection: Accidentally buying a salvage car can be addressed by protecting your rights through legal means. Most people selling used cars will hide the bad aspects of the vehicle, only highlighting the good ones, so the fact that the car is a salvage vehicle will also be concealed. If the buyer purchases a salvage car due to the seller's concealment, this constitutes fraudulent trading. If a traffic accident occurs while driving the salvage car, there is full justification to demand compensation from the seller. If the salvage car has not been transferred, it can be returned, and the transaction can be terminated.
Buying a car with accident history is truly frustrating. I just helped a friend deal with a similar situation last week. My advice is to immediately contact a professional inspection agency to obtain a detailed report - having documented evidence is crucial when confronting the dealer. If the sales contract includes a 'no major accidents' clause, that's your trump card for consumer rights. Remember to record all communications (audio/video). If the dealer gives you the runaround, file a complaint with market regulators immediately. Most importantly, don't rush into repairs or modifications - keeping the vehicle in original condition is essential for claiming refunds/compensation. My friend successfully returned the car and received compensation using these exact methods.
