There is no such thing as used car ethics. The one selling the used car, whether it is a dealership or an individual, has ethics or they don’t. You cannot do what’s right in way but not do it in another. As far as blame it always begins with the one putting up the vehicle for sale. The one who decided to offer the vehicle should know if the vehicle is fit for resale to the public or should be dealt with in a different manner such as selling it to a vehicle wholesaler. Seller Responsibility As the seller you are responsible for making sure the vehicle is in safe working order. If the vehicle is sold with knowledge of it not being in safe working order you can be liable for any accident that happened because of any faulty safety equipment on the vehicle. Such as the airbag not working or the brake lines weather rotted so bad they might give out any day now. If you have personal ethics you will not want to sell a car like this to anyone because you wouldn’t want anyone to sell a car like this to you. Buyer Responsibility As the buyer you should thoroughly research what you are buying as well as where you are buying from. In most cases you will find that most dealership want to offer a fair product especially since there is a lot of competition that could damage their reputation if they misrepresent a car but don’t take that for granted. You must check the vehicle out carefully and the dealership or individual out carefully. After all once you sign the documents to purchase the car, it is yours. Information Availability With most buyers having full access to Carfax and Kelly Blue Book, the buyer should be able to tell if the seller is honest or not. You able to get the vehicle identification number to look up the car to see if it has been in an accident or any other major catastrophe. Also with many reviews posted about the seller online it would be a good idea to check this reviews out. The last thing you want to do is buy car from a dealership that has less than a good reputation even if the car checks out. You want someone to be able to stand by the car if something was to go wrong, at least you can work out an agreement with an honest dealership. In both sides remember the Golden Rule. Do not do what you would not want done to you in any given situation. Both sides have responsibilities as well as rights and be sure to thoroughly check things out. Category:Home › Home • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 2 • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 1 • Should the crew of the Sea Shepherd board whaling ships? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 13 • Grandparents: Can blogging chronicle your genealogy? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 12 • Are teachers unions the cause of public school problems today? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 11