Buying from a Dealer 
In New York State , every automotive dealer must register with the Department of Motor Vehicles DMV. A registered dealer must obey certain state and federal laws that protect your purchase of a new or used car, truck, or other motor vehicle, including one sold as " salvage. " New vehicles are also protected by manufacturer's warranty. You can search for registered Automotive Dealers by using the Find a DMV - regulated Business [1] service. When you buy a used vehicle , the dealer must certify, in writing, that it is " in condition and repair to render, under normal use, satisfactory and adequate service upon the public highway at the time of delivery. " The dealer certification covers the entire vehicle except items that would be obvious to the customer before the sale, such as torn upholstery, missing hubcaps, etc. The vehicle also must have all safety equipment and emissions controls required by state and federal laws for the vehicle's model year. 

A dealer also must: 
have the vehicle inspected before selling it to a retail customer, even if the vehicle is new. The inspection must be done within 30 days of the date of sale and before you take delivery. The dealer may charge you the inspection fee. provide service or repairs under the manufacturer's warranty if the dealer is franchised by that manufacturer. Warranty service also may be available from other dealers franchised by the manufacturer. indicate, in writing, on the bill of sale whether a vehicle sold to a retail buyer is new, used, reconstructed, rebuilt salvage, or originally not manufactured to U.S. standards see Title Branding. For motor vehicles that are 10 model years old or newer , the seller must complete the odometer disclosure statement on the back of the title certificate. For vehicles older than 10 model years , odometer disclosure is not required. The damage disclosure statement on the back of the title certificate must be completed regardless of the vehicle s age. Not

user: I want to know about title branding

assistant: OK, has your vehicle been rebuilt, reconstructed, or not originally manufactured to U.S. standards

user: yes, it was rebuilt

assistant: You should have a branding notice printed on the title certificate 

user: How would I choose a vehicle?

assistant: Choose one by your needs and budget 

user: what if I have a complaint about the vehicle?

assistant: mention it to the dealership management, keep records of all contacts with anyone regarding the vehicle and keep copies of orders and invoices

user: I'm having problems with a dealer, is there anywhere I could write and state my case

assistant: yes, here is the address...Bureau of Consumer and Facility Services , PO Box 2700-ESP , Albany , NY 12220 - 0700

user: It says " THIS VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER BECAUSE IT DID NOT CONFORM TO ITS WARRANTY", what does that mean

assistant: It is a notice that must be on the vehicle because of a court finding or settlement under the state 's Lemon Law 

user: and what do I need to disclose when transferring the title to a new owner

assistant: You will need to fill the odometer and damage disclosure statements and sign your name.  then enter all the seller's information on the sales tax form Statement of Transaction