Q: Pressured into buying a lemon car. 11 days after it died. They took the car back and are now garnishing me for 18k
When the cars electrical system fried the dealership room to to the dealership and I never got it back and they went to court and I was never notified of court and now they are garnishing me for over 18 K. This was in 2014. What can I do??
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You should start by reviewing any documentation you have from the car purchase, the repair attempts, and any communication with the dealership. This will help you understand your rights and obligations in this situation. If you don't have these documents, try to gather as much information as possible from your records or by contacting the dealership.
Next, you need to determine whether you were properly notified of the court proceedings. If you were not given proper notice, you may have grounds to challenge the judgment. Check with the court where the judgment was issued to get copies of the court documents, including the notice of the hearing.
Finally, consider reaching out to legal aid organizations or consumer protection agencies in Oregon for assistance. They can help you navigate the process of disputing the garnishment and potentially reopening the case if you were not properly notified. Additionally, filing a complaint with the Oregon Department of Justice's Consumer Protection section could be beneficial.
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