If I buy a used car that turns out to be unsafetyable what are my options

That is why you have a vehicle checked over before buying it.

Dealing with used car dealers and private sellers is always risky. You need to have a car properly checked out prior to purchase, and that included any history of defects or legal non-compliance. If it's a dealer, contact him to see if there's something they can do. But as I'd expect, probably not, it's your car now. You can contact the Bureau Of Automotive Repair in your state's Attorney General's office. That's likely your best recourse. If a private sale, well that person isn't a dealer and all private sales are deemed as-is, unless the seller gave a warranty or other option in writing. Contact your state's DMV for an explanation of your recourses, each state is different.

NEXT DAY AND STILL NOT POSTED.......... Dealing with used car dealers and private sellers is always risky. You need to have a car properly checked out prior to purchase, and that included any history of defects or legal non-compliance. If it's a dealer, contact him to see if there's something they can do. But as I'd expect, probably not, it's your car now. You can contact the Bureau Of Automotive Repair in your state's Attorney General's office. That's likely your best recourse. If a private sale, well that person isn't a dealer and all private sales are deemed as-is, unless the seller gave a warranty or other option in writing. Contact your state's DMV for an explanation of your recourses, each state is different.

TWO DAYS LATER & STILL NOT POSTED.......... Dealing with used car dealers and private sellers is always risky. You need to have a car properly checked out prior to purchase, and that included any history of defects or legal non-compliance. If it's a dealer, contact him to see if there's something they can do. But as I'd expect, probably not, it's your car now. You can contact the Bureau Of Automotive Repair in your state's Attorney General's office. That's likely your best recourse. If a private sale, well that person isn't a dealer and all private sales are deemed as-is, unless the seller gave a warranty or other option in writing. Contact your state's DMV for an explanation of your recourses, each state is different.

THREE DAYS LATER & STILL NOT POSTED.......... Dealing with used car dealers and private sellers is always risky. You need to have a car properly checked out prior to purchase, and that included any history of defects or legal non-compliance. If it's a dealer, contact him to see if there's something they can do. But as I'd expect, probably not, it's your car now. You can contact the Bureau Of Automotive Repair in your state's Attorney General's office. That's likely your best recourse. If a private sale, well that person isn't a dealer and all private sales are deemed as-is, unless the seller gave a warranty or other option in writing. Contact your state's DMV for an explanation of your recourses, each state is different.