"Is the situation below worth pursuing legal counsel for?" Of course it is worth pursuing. The car is unhealthy to drive.

And how were you damaged by them not doing the inspection? Because, you know, no damages = no case.

If you want to get out of your contract, you will have to sue. Given the condition of your car, it is likely you have some legitimate grounds to...

Do I have any recourse against the dealership? Yes, you can (and should) sue them for fraud.

No "Lemon Law" for private purchases. You can sue for fraud, in small claims.

Under the FCRA, you first inform the credit bureaus about the error; if they parrot what the CU says, you can sue the credit bureaus.

Technically you can sue, but, given the amount in question, it would not make financial sense to sue.

You are entitled to a free copy of your credit report once a year, no questions asked. AnnualCreditReport.com.

You will need to sue in Illinois. Breach of 815 ILCS 505/2L, 15-day 500-miles implied warranty. But the difficulty is that you are in a different...

Yes, arguably you can sue, depending on the mileage of your car, etc. No way to say for sure without looking through the papers.