John purchased a compact car from Riser Used Cars in Toronto. When John test drove the car, he noticed it had brand new tires, but the interior upholstery was quite worn. John was informed by Riser's salesman that the car had been exclusively owned by an elderly lady who drove only in the summer months. The car was sold with a 40-day warranty on safety items only. Within a week after picking up the car John experienced two flat tires, which he discovered were completely bald, and the windshield wipers and heater stopped working. Remedies may be available to John under the Sale of Goods Act or common law principles.

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John may have remedies available under the Sale of Goods Act because the car may not have been of satisfactory quality or as described, and under common law principles for potential misrepresentation or breach of warranty.

John Purchased a Compact Car from Riser Used Cars in Toronto