What is the ruling on selling used cars by auction without knowing their condition?
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Question:
In these days, what is called an auction has become widespread. This is where there are old cars, some of which are in good condition and some of which need maintenance. Then the seller puts the car up for auction, and the buyers bid on this car without knowing whether it is sound or has a defect and needs maintenance. If the buyer is asked, "What is the condition of the car?" he says, "You and your luck."
Answer:
As we mentioned, if he knows there are defects in it, he must disclose them. But if he does not know, and he says, "I am selling it as it is, and I do not know," then there is nothing wrong with that if he does not know of any defects in it. If defects are found in it, the buyer has the option. Yes.
In these days, what is called an auction has become widespread. This is where there are old cars, some of which are in good condition and some of which need maintenance. Then the seller puts the car up for auction, and the buyers bid on this car without knowing whether it is sound or has a defect and needs maintenance. If the buyer is asked, "What is the condition of the car?" he says, "You and your luck."
Answer:
As we mentioned, if he knows there are defects in it, he must disclose them. But if he does not know, and he says, "I am selling it as it is, and I do not know," then there is nothing wrong with that if he does not know of any defects in it. If defects are found in it, the buyer has the option. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم بيع سيارات مستعملة بالمزايدة دون معرفة حالها؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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