On July 16, 2012, I purchased a 2005 Toyota Tundra from Michael’s Toyota of Bellevue Washington automobile dealership (“the dealer”) for $19,184 based on the following information provided by the dealer: it was advertised as accident free in excellent condition; a comprehensive vehicle safety inspection (CVSI) report stating the truck was accident free and a repair invoice for minor work done on the basis of it; a Kelley Blue Book (KKB) valuation of $20,510 in a declaration to my credit union; and a Carfax report stating the truck is accident free.\r
After driving the truck for ten months and 6,500 miles, the rear tires were unevenly worn out. Another Toyota dealer diagnosed the problem as a bent rear axle housing and bent right rear shock absorber above the bent housing. The repairs were made at a cost of $2,837. \r
I contacted the dealer who offered to pay $1,526 toward the repair cost, which I accepted. \r
But in the course of completing the axle housing replacement, additiona
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