ABA Family Legal Guide

Automobiles

Buying, Renting, and Leasing a Car

Buying a New Car

What if the advertisement omits details?

If the dealer knows important facts about the vehicle, but fails to reveal them, the law may consider that a deceptive act. You may be able to cancel the deal and even recover damages in court. Clearing up the missing facts later does not erase the dealer's deceitful act. (For more information, see "Lemon Laws" below.)