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(a) Any consumer who has purchased a motor vehicle from a supplier and who proves: (1) That any of the acts declared to be a violation of K.S.A. 21-5835, and amendments thereto, have taken place; and (2) that the mileage or use of the motor vehicle is materially different from that shown on the vehicle's odometer shall be entitled to a declaration from the court that the purchase of the motor vehicle is voidable at the consumer's request.
(b) If the purchase of a motor vehicle is voided under subsection (a), the consumer shall recover the greater of the following but recovery shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the vehicle:
(1) Purchase price before trade-in allowance less set off;
(2) Purchase price before trade-in allowance plus verified repairs less set off; or
(3) The civil penalties in K.S.A. 50-651, and amendments thereto.
(c) The consumer may recover reasonable attorney fees, if the consumer prevails in an action against the supplier under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 50. Unfair Trade and Consumer Protection § 50-648. Odometer fraud; purchase of motor vehicle voided; consumer remedies - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-50-unfair-trade-and-consumer-protection/ks-st-sect-50-648/
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