The "AS-IS" Illusion: When Liability Survives the Clause

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
11:00 am - noon

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Expanding used vehicle inventory and attracting new customers can create significant opportunities for dealership growth and profitability. But dealers beware: used vehicle sales also present legal risks that an AS-IS clause alone may not resolve.

An "AS-IS" clause is not a guarantee against liability. Federal and state laws preserve consumer rights that cannot be waived or disclaimed through an AS-IS clause. In addition, inadequately drafted disclaimers, inconsistent oral or written representations, and advertising statements concerning a vehicle's inspection, quality, performance, or reliability may limit the effectiveness of an AS-IS disclaimer and expose dealers to potential liability.

OADA is pleased to welcome Deanna Stockamp, a partner at Stockamp & Brown LLC, for a practical discussion of best practices for selling used vehicles AS-IS. This webinar will explore common pitfalls and steps dealers can take to reduce risk, including:

• Advertising dos and don'ts
• Dealer obligations concerning the disclosure of known defects, prior use, and prior damage
• The benefits and potential pitfalls of vehicle history reports
• Handling safety-related recalls and repairs
• How forms such as test drive and delivery confirmation agreements can help reduce liability

This webinar is perfect for Dealers, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, and any other dealership employees responsible for used car acquisitions, inspections, appraisals, and sales. Register today for our webinar, we hope to see you there!

There is no cost for OADA members to tune in. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.