In the private purchase of a used or "pre-owned" car, ________ places the burden on the buyer to make sure the car is worth the purchase price, so it is advisable to take the car first to a mechanic. Once the transaction is complete the buyer typically will not receive a warranty or return option from the seller.
A) modus operandi
B) caveat emptor
C) de facto marketing
D) ćest la vie
E) anguis in herba

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Caveat emptor is a Latin phrase that means "let the buyer beware." It is a legal principle that places the burden on the buyer to make sure that the goods or services they are purchasing are worth the purchase price. In the case of a used car, it is advisable to take the car to a mechanic before purchasing it to make sure that it is in good condition. Once the transaction is complete, the buyer typically will not receive a warranty or return option from the seller.

In the Private Purchase of a Used or "Pre-Owned" Car