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Ask the dealer Better Business Bureau brochure buy a car buy a service BUYERS GUIDE IMPORTANT car models Car Rule Check consumer protection office covered system dealer makes oral dealer offers DEALER STOCK NUMBER dealer will pay dealer's repair obligations Dealers Association dealership disclosure DOT spec Drive Shaft Improper excluding normal seepage explanation of warranty federal law Federal Trade Commission Improper fluid level including a list independent inspection lets law implied warranties LIMITED WARRANTY Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act major defects manufacturer's warranty manufacturer's zone mechanical condition MODEL DEALER STOCK motor vehicles normal seepage Cracked oral promises payment Power unit problems promises are difficult promises in writing put all promises put those promises ranty document seller service contract protection Shock absorber small claims court Spoken promises STOCK NUMBER Optional SYSTEMS COVERED test drive third party VEHICLE INSPECTED VEHICLE MAKE MODEL VIN NUMBER visible Abnormal noise warranty coverage warranty period Warranty service written warranty