How should I go about suing an auction company for damaging my car?

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ZAHID S

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I recently went to a car auction on Tuesday, September 08th with the intention to purchase a vehicle, I am in no way a mechanic. The inspection started at 9:00 am and ended at 10:30 am, during this inspection I do not recall seeing the 2005 Mercury Sable I later purchased. When the auction commenced inside the hall, vehicles were slowly driven, by employees, in a line towards the auctioneer and front of the hall. When the Mercury Sable arrived, being driven soundly by an employee, I slowly and thoroughly inspected it several times, ensuring there was no body damage, bumps, etc. When the auction for the Mercury Sable began the auctioneer quickly gave a brief summary of the vehicle(miles, year, etc), he failed to state if it had any major body damage. After outbidding about 6 people I ended up purchasing the 2005 Mercury Sable for $2500, and it was driven outside by the employee, everything intact, and the last time I was to see the vehicle that day. Due to time constraints I was obliged to leave this vehicle at the auction lot, with several other vehicles, overnight, under the responsibility of the company, at the fee of $40. When I arrived the next morning to see the vehicle there was a large bump on the right passengers side. It was evident that there was body damage done to my Mercury Sable. Regardless of anything, it was not running, it had to be temporarily started, and made a terrible noise when it ran. I hold true to the fact that I am held fully responsible for all and every problem that was associated with the performance of the car(engine etc) but find it unsuitable and senseless that I'm expected to leave with a car that was carelessly driven and damaged due to someone else's negligence. In order to fix the bump alone I'm paying an estimated $1500, not counting the $600 I've already spent knowingly. I've called the company and talked to an employee who claims the damage was acknowledged prior to purchase and their is written proof of damage. I've already filed a lawsuit explaining my matter and plan to sue them for $5000, counting how much I payed for the car(2500), the days I took off from work(600), and the huge bump(1500). Is there any information I should know of that could possibly be of value, any suggestions, any points of consideration, or anything else that could help me at this time I'd really appreciate it, thanks.
 
Companies like that usually sell as is and can easily change their records to comply with their story. Sorry, doesn't look good for you.
 
Look up "lemon laws" in your state. In my state used cars cannot be sold that are unworking and damaged unless the buyer knows the problems and agrees to accept it. So in my state you can return any lemon car. So look up your rights on your state's website. Maybe take them to small claims court.
 
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