Dealership wants to "undo" our deal....?
11-01-2008, 05:08 PM
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Dealership wants to "undo" our deal....? So, I'm cruising around in my '97 Jeep Wrangler and see an '03 Z06 that I really like. I go in and talk to the guy about it and take it for a test drive. As we're negotiating a price, he asks if I was looking to trade the Jeep in for the vette. He offers me $5500 on trade, as he is looking at the Jeep from inside his building. He never once went outside to look at the Jeep, nor did he ask me about its condition. Well after a couple of days, we complete the deal and keys were exchanged. They asked me to come in anytime after Sunday to pick up the title for the vette (apparently they had to get it shipped in from somewhere).
Which leads us to today. I get a call from them saying that there are some problems with the Jeep and they want me to either pay to have it repaired or they want to "undo" our deal and we each get our original vehicles back, along with any and all money exchanged.
Have you ever heard of this? They were the ones who didn't even bother to check out the vehicle before they accepted it as a trade. I made damn sure to check out the vette and test drive it before I put any money down.
Is there a law that would allow them to get away with this? I'm pretty nervous because I'm supposed to go and pick up the title from them on Monday. Would they try to hold the title from me unless I complied? Do I have any legal recourse? Any input? Thanks.
-Marc
Which leads us to today. I get a call from them saying that there are some problems with the Jeep and they want me to either pay to have it repaired or they want to "undo" our deal and we each get our original vehicles back, along with any and all money exchanged.
Have you ever heard of this? They were the ones who didn't even bother to check out the vehicle before they accepted it as a trade. I made damn sure to check out the vette and test drive it before I put any money down.
Is there a law that would allow them to get away with this? I'm pretty nervous because I'm supposed to go and pick up the title from them on Monday. Would they try to hold the title from me unless I complied? Do I have any legal recourse? Any input? Thanks.
-Marc
11-01-2008, 05:16 PM
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If they put the offer on paper and went through with it, it is their problem. Unless there is a very specific provision in the paperwork that both you and the dealership signed, they won't have a leg to stand on.
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11-01-2008, 05:38 PM
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They can't screw with the title, that'd get them in some big trouble with the state. If you have a contract with the purchase price, trade in value and if $$ exchanged hands I don't see how they can get out of it...especially since they didn't check out the trade in.
Then again I'm not a lawyer so I don't know...I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night though.
Then again I'm not a lawyer so I don't know...I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night though.
11-01-2008, 06:00 PM
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do you have the vette all registered and insured and have all the paperwork that states that you bought it from them and for how much. if you do i wouldnt worry about it too much, if it was the flip side you better believe they would be telling you that you should of checked out the car more.
11-01-2008, 06:19 PM
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True. And yes, I have a reciept that shows the purchase price minus the trade amount (and what the trade was). I already called him and pretty much told him too bad, that the deal was done. He, of course, replies that the deal is not complete, because they have not given me the title yet.
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11-01-2008, 06:33 PM
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itll be an interesting outcome but honestly your in the right. they fucked up, and it sucks but thats life. if price a job to low i cant expect more money cause i messed up, and i know i wont pay extra if someone does it to me. worst comes to worst, you get the DMV and state attorney/consumer protection agency involved. best of luck to you anyway, enjoy your new vette !
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11-01-2008, 06:40 PM
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idk what your paper work says so if i were you i'd tell them that im going to bring the paperwork to a lawyer and if the lawyer says its your car and they still put up argument let the lawyer handle it f*ck that. if it ends up they're right than beat the daylights out of the car on your LONG LONG way back to the dealer lol. i'd make sure it went back with bald tires atleast. blow em away lots of donuts rotate and repeat lol. Take the paperwork to a lawyer its free to talk to them see whos right you know. what ever you do don't let a dealer intimidate you over paperwork without talking to a professional.
11-01-2008, 06:53 PM
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Marc,a lawyer costs money so try this.Make a call the the state attorney general and tell them the story.Like everyone said,if all paperwork is signed then it's yours and they can threaten to hold the title but they have to give the title to you and swallow the load.It's on them,make em eat it.And best of all,the state attorney general is free.Your tax dollars at work.
11-01-2008, 06:58 PM
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Marc,a lawyer costs money so try this.Make a call the the state attorney general and tell them the story.Like everyone said,if all paperwork is signed then it's yours and they can threaten to hold the title but they have to give the title to you and swallow the load.It's on them,make em eat it.And best of all,the state attorney general is free.Your tax dollars at work.
11-01-2008, 07:04 PM
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Good advice; thanks. Supposedly, he's saying it'll take a couple thousand to get it right. I knew that the suspension needed to be worked on; the shocks needed to be changed. He's also claiming that the paint has blemishes (which it does), and that there transfer case needs work (he says that its making noise when you shift).
11-01-2008, 07:09 PM
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unless something you signed said that the trade in value was subject to a inspection, i dont see how they can get away with that after you already signed.
last i checked, the purchaser didnt have to give a warranty on their trade in.
last i checked, the purchaser didnt have to give a warranty on their trade in.
11-01-2008, 07:42 PM
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If they signed it and told you when you would be able to pick up the title, it is on them. If they try to **** with you, talk to a lawyer.
You can also have some fun by calling up one of those "On Your Side" TV news things where they go after companies for messing with people. You get your way and put them on blast for being a bunch of ********.
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11-01-2008, 07:59 PM
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a lawyers free to talk to bring up the paper work if he says your clear tell him you'll get back to him than go say what ever you want because your right you know your right and there's nothing they can do or say besides give you your title lol. i just said lawyer over state attorney general because i think it's a lot easier to bring the paperwork to a lawyer and have him read it all and tell you whats up. either way they're both good things to do.
11-01-2008, 08:51 PM
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If the deal is signed by both parties then they have to stick to the original deal. I would tell them give me my title and thats it, the Jeep is their problem as you signed it over to them already. 
11-01-2008, 09:09 PM
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Good advice; thanks. Supposedly, he's saying it'll take a couple thousand to get it right. I knew that the suspension needed to be worked on; the shocks needed to be changed. He's also claiming that the paint has blemishes (which it does), and that there transfer case needs work (he says that its making noise when you shift).