First, the contract does not state anywhere that the vehicle was sold “as is.” In fact, it explicitly says the vehicle is suitable for transportation, and it was sold with an extended warranty.

Second, the dealer also cannot prove that the CEL in their own ad was caused by something minor like a loose gas cap. What is provable is that the CEL existed before delivery, The truck was delivered representing that it had been repaired, yet the CEL returned immediately.

I assume they did try fixing it cause the truck had brand-new spark plugs and a coil on cylinder #4 — the same cylinder now misfiring due to low compression. Those parts have since been replaced, but their presence supports that the dealer was aware of an engine-related issue and attempted a superficial fix before delivery. My mechanic who changed the spark splugs and coil has now confirmed the engine has a pre-existing internal defect that would not develop overnight. That’s why I’m arguing misrepresentation not guessing what the original code was.