Do I have to tell the dealership about the repairs needed on my car before I...

[Bittermoon]

...trade it in? I found out my '02 VW GTI needs a new timing belt plus some other necessary work done to it to keep it going a little longer - approx. $1400.00 worth. There is also other work that will need to be addressed eventually totaling approx. $3500.00. I took the car to a different dealership than was doing the repairs and asked what they would give me on a trade in without telling them all of the work that it needs. My wife thinks that's wrong but i think it's up to the dealership to do their own due diligence. Thoughts?

 

[ANF]

If you were buying the car you would be expected to carry out your own inspection and tests. Usually with the help of a motoring organisation. It works both ways so say nothing.

 

[tinytrax78]

they wouldnt tell you if you wer buying the car so dont tell them