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West Virginia Senate Backs Sales of No-warranty Cars

West Virginia’s Senate has voted to permit the sale of used cars that cannot even run provided their condition is disclosed.

The bill approved 33-1 on Tuesday would authorize “as is” sales of vehicles without the usually required implied warranties that they are operable and can pass state safety inspections.

Vehicles could be sold without warranties if they meet one of five criteria: sold for less than $2,500; driven more than 80,000 miles already; at least seven years old; custom built or modified for show or racing; inoperable and a total loss.

Sellers would have to disclose defects and malfunctions in writing. Buyers would have to sign disclaimers acknowledging that.

Sen. Charles Trump says lawmakers were told that West Virginia was losing such sales to other states that allow them.

Used Vehicle Buyers Urged to Use Caution in Wake of Flooding

West Virginia residents considering the purchase of a used vehicle should use extra caution in light of last month’s flooding.

That’s the advice of state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who says buyers should watch out for offers that seem too good to be true.

Morrisey’s office said in a news release that state law prohibits reselling a submerged vehicle without a salvaged title. The law requires anyone who repairs a total loss to use a specially licensed salvage mechanic and document the redeemed status with a salvage title afterward.

The release also advises questioning any towing company to be sure total loss vehicles don’t become profit for someone else and a problem for an eventual buyer.

Consumers should research a vehicle’s history with the vehicle identification number and evaluating the dealership.

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