Hello, I’m writing as I have recently purchased a used 2011 Dodge Caliber. It ran well for three weeks exactly then out of nowhere my engine light comes on. It’s the holiday weekend so I couldn’t take it to a shop. The next day no movement. The car still starts and the lights all come on great. But …

[image] Birdie-5: I’m in Ohio, are there any laws that protect a person who doesn’t have a warranty? No. All sales of used cars are As-Is unless you have a written warranty in your hand from the dealer. Verbal warranties are worthless. I’d add the Caliber is a car that is pretty short on life…

My contract states I have 90 days to get written warranty. So I’m going to go there Tuesday morning. I’m going to have the car towed to a shop to have it read. The disclaimer says “unless seller provides a written warranty, or enters into a service contract within 90 days from the date of this cont…

Doesn’t this model have a CVT, which is known to be problematic?

If I had known that would I be on a forum asking obvious questions? :neutral_face:

I doubt if you can buy a warranty on a broken vehicle and most of those are worthless to start with. Talk to the seller before you have it towed anywhere just in case they want to help you with the repair. Unfortunately when the contract reads 'Sold As Is ’ all repairs are on the buyer .

Dealing with the seller is the best course of action. It might be something, like a shift linkage problem, that they can fix easily. They may or may not charge you for the work. Enlist their decency and empathy. If it’s a big problem on a recently-sold car they may do more than what the contract cal…

[image] bcohen2010: Also, it would be useful to know how much was paid for this vehicle, and if it was financed. That is none of our business and has nothing to do with the vehicle problems.

2011 Dodge Caliber no acceleration

Maintenance/Repairs

bcohen2010 July 5, 2020, 4:33pm 8

Sadly, 3 weeks is long enough that the dealer will probably say “too bad, so sad”, but I agree it can’t hurt to ask. Also, it would be useful to know how much was paid for this vehicle, and if it was financed.

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