Liability when buying a car - Legal Aid

Questioner

I bought a car from a private individual. clearly asked if there were any known problems with this car. now it turns out there is a lot to mark that should have been known to this person. Can I hold this person liable?

Lawyer

Yes, you can. You do have a duty to investigate that goes far depending on the condition of the car. The seller has a duty to report that you can assume. You are entitled to a sound car. Depending on the defects, you can hold him liable.