Just bought a used car and check engine light came on same night.

David Martel wrote:
> gonyang,
>
> Did your friend have the vehicle inspected by a mechanic prior to
> purchase? If so the mechanic may be responsible for the repair.

Bull****.

> As Mr. Foad suggests many States allow a "cooling off" period for major
> purchases.

Which ones allow Motor Vehicle revocations?

> If that is true in Ark. then return the car immediately to
> the dealer. If there is no cooling off period and your friend did
> not use a mechanic then the dealer might accept the car back but is
> not obligated (unless there was some sort of warranty).

Why? Because some idiot panics simply because a cautionary light comes
on and he has no clue what it signifies?

> A check engine light may not be a disaster, take it to a mechanic
> and have him diagnose the problem.


Why do that when he can simply panic and run aroung like a chicken
with it's head cut off ?