Reviewed by: Attorney Chuck Panzarella KEY TAKEAWAYS Used cars have rights too. Dealerships and even private sellers can't hide major problems from you. Depending on your state, they might have to tell you upfront. "As-is" doesn't mean all hope is lost. Even if a car is sold "as-is", you might still have a case if the seller hid a serious issue they knew about. Lemon laws help sometimes. Used cars can also be lemons. If a problem is serious enough and can't be fixed after several … [Read more...] about Found Damage on Used Car After Purchase? Do This Next