What is a used vehicle considered a merchantable vehicle?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Fraser v. Sensible Auto Sales Ltd., 2021 BCCRT 541 (CanLII):
18. A used vehicle is considered merchantable if it is in usable, even if not perfect, condition (see Clayton v. North Shore Driving School et al, 2017 BCPC 198 at paragraphs 99 – 110).
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