I have a car that runs, but has a ton of miles, and I doubt it will pass inspection. MA has a lemon law that requires most vehicles sold to pass inspection, or you get your money back. If I list it as “for parts”, and make it clear that it’s unlikely to pass inspection, do I avoid the lemon law? I’m not trying to be shady, I’m just trying to state as clearly as possible that the car is being sold “as is”.
Fellow Masshole here.
Every car I have sold, no matter the condition, I have required the buyer sign a bill of sale.
Its a simple text document -
I, woohooguy, sells (make model year) (VIN) with (miles) in AS IS condition to (space for buyer name)
Vehicle (may/will/) require work to meet required state inspection standards OR
Vehicle will not meet required state inspection standards, for parts only.
Sign 1
Sign 2
Keep a copy for your records and you are fine.
Mass law dictates so long as you dont sell more than 3 cars in a 12 month period, you are not a dealer, which is where the lemon law comes in.
The bill of sale with the buyer signature protects you from small claims bullshit.