Originally Posted by vinny186
The car was purchased from an independent dealer so it wasn't certified. I still can't see how a dealer can sell a car that's unsafe to drive and not be responsible. If I go to Michelin, they will say the car was driven thru a pothole or something and claim it was my fault or the dealers.
However, I may try going to a Michelin carrying tire store and see what happens.
It all depends on the law. You have to make sure you understand the federal laws and the laws of the state in which the vehicle was purchased.
Federal law, with a couple exceptions, requires that the used car be sold with a "Buyer's Guide" affixed to the window. On the guide it specifies whether the vehicle is sold "as is" or whether it has an "implied warranty" or a "warranty." You need to know under which circumstance you purchased the vehicle. If the purchase was "as is" your recourse is limited. If there is an implied warranty, it was implied that the vehicle would operate safely for some period of time. Some states don't allow dealers to sell vehicles "as is" under certain conditions.