Q: car dealers lied to me, what can I do?
In December 2018 I bought a used 2016 Honda Pilot from a toyota dealership. I wanted to be sure the car was in good condition so I asked numerous times if the car was in an accident. They reassured me it was in perfect condition. I purchased the vehicle and am currently financing it. However, it has come to my attention the car has been in a crash. The collision was in the front and didn't require a rebuilt or salvage title but did require bodywork. I went back to the dealer in an attempt to return the car, but was told if I cared so much about the history I should have further read the paperwork. I told them that I asked numerous times if the car had been in an accident and was told no. The manager told me because I signed the paperwork there's nothing I can do anymore and I should have read the contract prior. I put my trust in the seller and was told the car was in perfect condition. I was lied to. What can I do as I really don't want the car and I don't want a deal with these men.
A:
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
What you are doing is the same as asking a doctor to diagnose your problem over the phone when you say I have a stomach ache, can you cure me and what will it cost?
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney proximate to the court to which you would appear.
In other words, I am in Palm Springs and you don’t want to hire a Palm Springs lawyer for an LA case.
Most DUI and PI lawyers will offer a free consultation to review the facts. Most other areas of law are handled on an hourly, and thus I always suggest a prospective client write out a detailed summary in a page or so. That way you are not paying a lawyer to play secretary.
Call a local attorney to discuss your matter in more detail and to request an appointment. It would be important to know if the papers you got mentioned the prior accident.
If you need help finding a good lawyer please contact me at my number below.
Please also remember you can always go to small claims without a lawyer and sue for up to $10k. Before doing so I would encourage you to write a demand letter to the dealership setting forth all the facts.
Good Luck
Dale Gribow
Attorney at Law
“TOP LAWYER” Palm Springs Life
73-061 El Paseo, Suite 220
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Office - 760-837-7500
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Dale@DaleGribowLaw.com
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A: This the same question you posted yesterday and the same answers apply.
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Sorry for your issues. Used Car Dealers are notorious for lying to folks. Whether you have a case or for how much depends on what you can prove and what your damages are. So, if it is a minor accident, you have a minor case and if it is a HUGE accident, you may have a huge case. The thing to do is to KNOW for sure what the damages are, so, bring it to a body shop and find out how bad it is. Do not depend on CarFax or similar reports. Also, for you and anyone reading this, always inspect a car BEFORE buying!
Here is a YouTube Auto Fraud, Lemon Law video on point:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZBxmR7cAcY
Good luck with it...
A:
Sorry for your issues. Used Car Dealers are notorious for lying to folks. Whether you have a case or for how much depends on what you can prove and what your damages are. So, if it is a minor accident, you have a minor case and if it is a HUGE accident, you may have a huge case. The thing to do is to KNOW for sure what the damages are, so, bring it to a body shop and find out how bad it is. Do not depend on CarFax or similar reports. Also, for you and anyone reading this, always inspect a car BEFORE buying!
Here is a YouTube Auto Fraud, Lemon Law video on point:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZBxmR7cAcY
Good luck with it...
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