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If you buy a car from dealer that had been reported stolen can keep the car?

Generally speaking, if you purchase a car from a dealer without knowledge that it had been reported stolen, you may become the lawful owner of the car, even if it was stolen. This is known as the doctrine of "bona fide purchaser."

In order to obtain rights as a bona fide purchaser, you typically need to meet certain requirements, such as:

* Purchasing the car in good faith, without any knowledge or reason to suspect that it was stolen.

* Paying valuable consideration for the car (such as money or other property).

* Obtaining legal title to the car.

If you acquired the car in a state that follows the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), your rights as a bona fide purchaser may be protected under Article 2 of the UCC. The UCC provides that a person who purchases goods from a dealer in the ordinary course of business takes title to the goods, even if the dealer did not have the right to sell them.

However, there are some exceptions to this general rule. For example, if the stolen car was obtained through fraud or other unlawful means, the true owner may still have a right to recover it. Additionally, if the dealer knew or should have known that the car was stolen, you may not be able to obtain rights as a bona fide purchaser.

If you have concerns about the legality of your car purchase, it is advisable to consult with an attorney.