Q: AUTO DEALERSHIP FRAUD...
I bought a used certified car on Feb 06, 2018 with a down payment of almost 6 thousand dollars. A week after the engine light goes on, the car started shaking, the brakes didn't work well and a weird sound in the engine, so I took the car to Ramsey Dodge because the car was certified by Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep dealer (where I bought the car) and Ramsey Dodge Service manager told me to better take the car where I bought it because it have too many bad issues, so I took the managers advice and took the car to the Dodge dealer I bought the car and after an hour waiting the Service Manager told me that he told the Sales Manager about all the issues and the Sales Manager took the keys of the SUV so when I went to talk to him he told me that the finance company rejected my loan so he had to take the car and when I ask for my down payment back he said to me that I lost the down payment too. What can I do????
A: You desperately need to contact an attorney who practices consumer law. What you've stated sounds like consumer fraud. NJ has an excellent consumer fraud law that can help you recover not only your down payment but also help you collect damages and attorney fees. Some attorneys may even be willing to take your case on contingency. Contact an attorney who will provide you with a free consultation.
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A: You clearly have a case of consumer fraud. You need to look for an attorney who specializes in these type of cases. Good luck and next time bring a mechanic with you prior to purchasing any vehicle.
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