Modifications / Liability of Selling

[Stephen Williams <mannlaw@indy.net>]

	Past couple of weeks I have received several e-mails re: 
Modifications made to autos and the liability / non-liability in later 
accidents.

	Guys [and gals], this is a *huge* subject.  An exhaustive answer 
would (1) depend on the state you live in (2) what you did (3) what you 
disclosed (4) what finally happened (5)probably 2 million other things 
*and* would bore the hell out of everybody.  Sorry.

	Short answer?  Use common sense and be honest. If something is 
wrong w/ the auto you are selling, or you have modified it, why not 
disclose it to the buyer in writing and keep a copy for yourself?  Have 
the buyer sign off on the sheet, shake hands and go cash his *certified* 
check:)  Probably won't prevent every problem, but it will get you both a 
long way down the road.

	Bruce Aukerman