Although lemon laws designed to protect consumers from buying bad cars do not extend to used automobiles sold in Kentucky, there are state and federal laws governing used automobile sales. Many of these laws protect both the consumer and dealership.
"As Is" is Legal
In Kentucky, car dealers are required to clearly and conspicuously post the Federal Trade Commission's Buyer's Guide for every used automobile on sale. This guide alerts the potential buyer to whether the automobile is being sold "as is" without any sort of warranty, or whether it is being sold with some type of warranty. Manufacturers will not honor a warranty if they suspect the odometer has been rolled back or tampered with. Therefore, it is up to the consumer to verify the mileage. Manufacturers also will not honor warranties if problems are caused by a previous accident.
No Right to Cancel
Many states allow a consumer to cancel a sale within a certain period of time after the purchase with no questions asked. This option does not exist in Kentucky. All sales are final.
Misrepresentation
Even if the automobile is sold "as is," a consumer can bring a claim against the dealership under the Consumer Protection Act if she can prove the seller specifically misrepresented important issues about the car or fraudulently sold the car. If after the sale the consumer suspects the odometer was altered or rolled back, she can also file a claim against the dealership through the federal Truth in Mileage Act.
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