<prompt> Human: For reference this is a 2011 Volvo XC90. It was purchased from the owner of a small mechanic shop it was his wifes car which offered some benefits, like a 30 day warrantee. As happens, on day 31 smoke comes from the exhaust and I take it to a local dealer I live 2 hours from town of purchase or Id have taken it to seller. After much digging and replacement it comes down to bad valves and a bad cylinder. Recommendation from dealer shop is to replace engine. After all work I estimate 8-10k will be spent. Purchase price was 13k. I took a 15k loan from my bank to buy the car. Car is out of manufacturer warrantee on all except exhaust issues which covered catalytic converter replacement during initial investigation.The mechanic I bought the car from does fix Volvo but is not affiliated with the company. Car has salvage title. Front end collision which was fixed bumper, bracket behind bumper, headlights, hood, airbags by seller at his shop. 75k miles.Throughout the repair process, the seller has cautioned that the dealer would up-sell repairs that were not needed and has shown a general distrust of dealer repairs. Ive not yet told the seller that I had them investigate the suspect engine parts and what the ultimate dealer prognosis is. Dealer has pictures and documentation that show the bad cylinder and valves. Essentially, though the smoke started on day 31, the problem definitely existed months before. So, I thought Id check with rpersonalfinance before talking with the seller again. Im hoping for some compensation but prepared for the worst and seeking advice on that front as well, i.e. talking to bank, adjusting the loan, talking to insurance, cutting my losses, I really dont know. Im only hoping that since these problems likely existed before symptoms showed, and since the issues arose so close to sale date, that there will be some recourse.Thanks for any advice!  <response>: Caveat emptor. You are basically out of luck. 13K for a salvage title 5 year old car is way overpriced. You could get one thats not rebuilt for under 20Id get another independent shops take on it. 