מכירת רכב אחרי תאונה מבלי לגלות את הפרטים המלאים לקונה הפכה להיות ממש "מכת מדינה". מדובר בדרך כלל בהתנהלות אופיינית לסוחרי רכבים (אך לא רק) אשר קונים בזול רכבים שעברו תאונות, מתקנים אותם במוסכים "חאפרים" בהשקעה כספית נמוכה, גורמים להם להראות כחדשים מבחינה חיצונית, אך בפועל מדובר ברכבים פגומים ומסוכנים לשימוש. בעת מכירת רכב אחרי תאונה אותם מוכרים גורפים לכיסם רווחי עתק, שמגיעים לעיתים לעשרות אלפי שקלים מכל עסקה.
Attorney Eddie Blitstein has been representing plaintiffs and defendants in automotive lawsuits for over a decade. Need professional legal advice? Contact our office.
The courts are aware that many vehicles are traveling on our country's roads after accidents, Some of which are dangerous to use, ובעניין זה בית המשפט העליון פסק בעבר כך (רע"א 7839/14 רבקה אהרון נ' שירביט חברה לביטוח בע"מ ואח'):
אמנם, "It is unacceptable that the remains of a vehicle that was not designated as a vehicle for dismantling would be brought to market without any supervision.", ועם המציאות בה "…Thousands of vehicles are rolling on our roads whose safety has not been checked by anyone." (ראו דברי השופטת ח' פלינר בת"א (שלום ת"א) 30610/04 קינק נ'AIG חברה לביטוח בע"מ, [פורסם בנבו] פסקאות 37, 28 (2011); ראו גם פסק דינו של השופט (כתארו אז) ד"ר ק' ורדי בת"א (שלום ת"א) 24447/00 בזם נ' איילון חברה לביטוח בע"מ [פורסם בנבו] (1.3.2005)). ראוי לפרש את המצב הנורמטיבי כדי להעמיד "מניעה הרמטית" ככל האפשר של היתכנות נסיעה על הכביש לרכב שניזוק קשה, בחינת "נפילה בין הכסאות": A vehicle that is not safe to be on the road, יש להבטיח שלא יעלה לכביש. מטבע האנוש, "פרצה קוראת לגנב", וככל שהפרצות ייסגרו כן תושג התכלית הבטיחותית.
In this context, it is also very useful to familiarize yourself with Regulation 309(a) of the Traffic Regulations, which states, among other things, as follows:
309. (a) The owner of a vehicle, a safety officer or a person in control of the vehicle shall not use the vehicle or permit another person to use it, if damage has been caused to the steering system, brakes, chassis, longitudinal beam, transverse beam, parts of the body beyond the front and rear wheel axle line, the body roof frame, the body floor in the passenger compartment or the front and rear suspension system or damage that caused the airbags to deploy, unless the vehicle has been repaired at the factory and an inspection certificate has been issued for it by a professional manager of an inspection factory prepared according to Form 1 in the Thirteenth Appendix (hereinafter – Inspection Certificate).
This provision is widely used after selling a vehicle after an accident, and when you are unable to reach an agreement with the seller about returning the vehicle and receiving your money back. In these cases, you can file without difficulty Claim for sale of defective vehicle.
Selling a car after an accident by a car dealer
Selling a car after an accident by a car dealer is the most common situation. My office receives countless inquiries on this issue. And we represent vehicle buyers against Rogue car dealers Various throughout the country. In most cases, it turns out that the car dealer is not acting as required by the instructions. Used Car Sales Law (זכאות למידע וגילוי נאות), תשס"ח – 2018 (רבים מתייחסים אליו גם בתור Due Disclosure Law), and does not disclose or sign the customer over Disclosure Form.
In these cases, it is certainly possible to demand Canceling a transaction to purchase a used carIn all cases, the car dealers refuse the demand to cancel the deal and there is no choice but to File a lawsuit against the car dealerIf before filing the lawsuit they behave arrogantly and arrogantly towards the innocent buyer they worked for, then in court they often squirm and sweat in front of the judge and try to convince them of how dangerous they are (especially now during the Corona period).
The bottom line is that selling a car after an accident by a car dealer makes him a lot of money, and every car dealer is willing to operate in a successful manner because not every person who purchased a car after an accident will rush to court, and some buyers will not go to court at all. In all those cases, the car dealer will make quite a bit of money.
Anyone who has been injured by a car dealer who sold them a car after an accident must stand up for their rights and at the very least should contact our office for initial advice on this matter in order to understand their chances of success in court. As a starting point, we can say that a car dealer who did not have the buyer sign a due disclosure form, and the car has undisclosed defects, is taking a great risk. In most cases, this omission may lead to a judicial decision ordering the cancellation of the transaction.
Selling a car after an accident by a private individual
Selling a vehicle after an accident by a private individual does not change the fact that the seller must disclose to the buyer the existence of an accident. Although A private seller is not required to have the buyer sign a due disclosure form., but this does not change the fact that concealing the existence of an accident may well lead to a judicial determination regarding the cancellation of a transaction, because concealing the data is an act of negligence. Good faith and causes deception.
Performing an inspection at a vehicle repair shop before purchasing a used vehicle
It doesn't matter if you purchase a car from them privately or through a car dealer, it is highly recommended. Take the vehicle for inspection At the vehicle inspection institute, even before you sign a memorandum of understanding or any agreement, all with the aim of avoiding purchasing a vehicle after an accident (especially when it is Vehicle with chassis damageOnly after receiving the test results and consulting with an automotive professional will you decide whether you want to purchase the vehicle.
Keep two things in mind:
- Even if you take the vehicle for inspection, it does not mean that the inspection institute will discover all the defects. Each inspection institute writes on the inspection form which tests it did not perform, and thus the inspection institute removes its own responsibility. This does not mean that in any case it will not be possible file a claim Against a vehicle inspection institute due to negligence.
- Most car buyers are not automotive experts. It is always a good idea to consult with an automotive expert. Who do you trust? על מנת שיסביר לכם את ממצאי הבדיקה. גם פגמים "קלים" עשויים להיות משמעותיים או לעלות הרבה כסף לצורך תיקונם.
Another important tip: Never let the seller choose the vehicle inspection center. Selling a car after an accident is much easier when there is collusion between the car seller and the person who supposedly inspects the car at the vehicle inspection center (you'd be surprised, but this also happens sometimes).
What to do after purchasing a car after an accident and discovering the accident after transferring ownership
Selling a car after an accident does not change the fact that the buyer is now the owner of the car and must ensure that the car is in good condition and safe. After the transfer of ownership, it is clear that you cannot return the car to the seller, certainly not without his consent or without a judicial decision on this matter.
In cases where it is discovered that the purchased vehicle has been in an accident (or has another significant defect), which the seller did not declare before the transaction, it is recommended to contact the following:
- Send a message immediately In writing About canceling a transaction and demanding the return of the vehicle and receiving a refund (usually the seller will ignore this).
- If possible, immediately stop using the vehicle. This is significant because if you continue to use the vehicle and file a lawsuit, the court may reduce the compensation or refund you are entitled to in light of the vehicle's decreased value and the fact that you used it throughout the litigation.
- להגיש תביעה כמה שיותר מהר. כפי שכבר ציינתי, לפני הגשת תביעה סוחרי הרכבים מתנהגים בביטחון יתר, שחצנות ויהירות. לאחר הגשת התביעה הדברים נראים אחרת לחלוטין. אל תתנו לסוחר הרכבים או המוכר הפרטי "למרוח" אתכם בתיקונים על חשבונו במוסך מטעמו. במצבים אלה לסוחר הרכבים ישנו אינטרס לתקן את הרכב בעלות הזולה ביותר, והכל במטרה לשכנע אתכם שלאחר התיקון הכל תקין (וזה לא כך).
Frequently asked questions about selling a car after an accidentWithout disclosing the full details to the buyer
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I purchased a car after an accident and was not told about it. Can I cancel the transaction?
Selling a vehicle after an accident without disclosing this to the buyer is a violation of the duty of disclosure and there is a high chance that the court will order the cancellation of the transaction, and will also impose an obligation on the seller of the vehicle to compensate the buyer with financial compensation.
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What is the fee required to file a claim to cancel a used car transaction that has been in an accident?
אין מחירון אחיד. כל מקרה נבחן לגופו של עניין אך מדובר *לפחות* בשכר טרחה בגובה עשרת אלפים ש"ח בתוספת מע"מ.
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I purchased a car after an accident and had to pay a lot of money for repairs. Will I get this money back after a claim?
Depending on what exactly was repaired and how much was paid, the court may refund all the money, some of the money, and in some cases, return nothing.
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The vehicle I purchased was not in an accident but has other hidden defects. Can I still request a cancellation of the transaction?
Yes. Although this article deals with the issue of selling a car after an accident, what it says is also true with regard to other defects. The more serious the defect, the greater the chance of canceling the transaction.
Need legal advice regarding selling a car after an accident? Contact us. Automotive Lawyer Eddie Blitstein.
