: If you told the dealer you needed it for a specific task, like towing, it must be able to do that.

: It must be in a condition expected for its age, price, and mileage.

Sarah thought she’d found the perfect deal—a five-year-old hatchback from a local dealer. But two weeks in, the engine began smoking, and the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. When she called the dealer, they were dismissive, claiming it was sold "as-is" and her problem now.

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When you buy from a dealer, the law generally requires the car to meet three standards: