You are entitled to the same year, make, and model with a comparable amount of mileage for the same price. If they don't have one, you may find one elsewhere and they have to buy it or hook you up with a better vehicle. Your payments should remain exactly the same. Otherwise, you have the right to sue for your losses. They know this and will wish to avoid an unpleasant court experience, not to mention the publicity. They obviously failed to perform the mandatory check on the vehicle they bought. The person who stated you have them "over a barrel" is right. If they don't have the same car with the same miles, pick out a better one or find an identical car elsewhere and let them know where they can buy it to replace your car.
Personally, I would want a full refund so I can take my business elsewhere. A dealership that doesn't run the VIN number of the car to check on it's history could end up selling a vehicle with undisclosed accident damage, flood damage, or even......a stolen vehicle.
Whichever route you decide to take, if they give you any resistance(like a runaround), you may have to spend a grand or so on an attorney. That will shape them up real quick.
2006-08-14 06:02:05
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answered by Sebring Sage 5
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WOW! That is absolutely pathetic. Please add details HERE AND NOW with the NAME, LOCATION, and ADDRESS of this dealer so the rest of us can avoid them. They sold stolen property. You're being way too nice. All you have to do at this point is to call the Police and tell them a dealer in your town sold stolen property. Fill out a police report. Then the law is on your side WITH paperwork.
If I were you, I'd walk into the dealership, ask to see the owner or manager, and not raising my voice or making a scene, simply keep stating that you are going to take legal and punitive action unless you get your full refund NOW. Tell them you're filing reports with the Police, State Attorney General, and hiring a lawyer unless they act before you leave to give you a full refund.
If they won't, don't get mad, just go file all of the above.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU! We're all with you on this.
Call the local I-Team or smackdown invesigator from you local TV network news.
2006-08-22 03:38:03
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answered by Thom Thumb 6
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Get a refund immediately and buy another car elsewhere. The dealer should have clear title before he offers the car for sale. Dealers hold onto their recent purchases in a back lot until they have clear title. They were aparently low on cash when they sold it to you and you may have trouble getting cash back. If they will not give your money back call the police immediately while you are at their lot because they have just robbed you.
A while back, our county sheriff had an auction of surplus property. One of these was a car that the high bidder assumed was legit. The buyer drove it home and started some improvements/repairs on it. Then the sheriff towed it away because it was stolen and the buyer accused the sheriff of selling stolen property and wanted his money back. The longer the sheriff delayed the higher up in government it went and was news all over before the sheriff returned his money.
2006-08-21 10:19:14
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answered by waplambadoobatawhopbamboo 5
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Real simple. Get an attorney. They will be happy to work with you for little or no money. The money you spend on them will insure you get the best car possible... you might even end up with a car that's twice as good as the one you originally purchased.
You see... when they sold you the car.. the sold you stolen property. In order to resell a vehicle you must first insure you have a clear title to it. They obviously didn't do this and therefore they are criminally negligent as well as having a civil responsiblity.
An attorney will get this resolved faster.. and the run-around you are getting.. is just to keep you confused and unfocus on the real issue.. they broke the law.. you got screwed... and they are trying to 'get out' cheap.
Get an attorney.. you have a very good case.
Good luck and I hope this helps!
2006-08-14 06:03:47
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answered by wrkey 5
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Well, for me, the best thing to do is to get the cash back and do the things you have done before getting the stolen car. You will have the best choices of cars if you are in-charge of your cash.
If the dealer would not agree, try to consult a lawyer before you take an action. Better safe than sorry.
2006-08-21 22:22:35
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answered by wacky_racer 5
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If there are no other cars you like, then request a full refund. That is your legal right.
And I don't see any reason for an attorney. For all we know, the dealer was hoodwinked themselves. Dealerships get taken too sometimes. But they are clearly trying to rectify the situation so suing them now wouldn't accomplish anything. If it were to go to court, they'll claim ignorance and the judge will most likely just have them refund your money. It all just seems like an honest mistake on their part.
2006-08-14 06:00:33
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answered by Anonymous
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The contract you signed when you bought the car is no good since it was stolen. You can ask for, and are entitled to a full refund on the car. The reason that they are showing you the other cars is that they are hoping that you like one and will take it instead. It will cost them less money if you take one of the other cars. If you sign the papers on settling for another car, you are bound to that car and everything is settled.
Get a refund. If they will not give you one, get legal counsel and they will make them give you one.
2006-08-14 08:50:29
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answered by crazytrain_23_78 4
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I think Shaq is right and also you should threaten to sue for damages, loss of transportation to work, loss of wages for not having a car, legal fees, etc.
How can they even transfer a title to you if the car is stolen? It sounds to me like they are a very deceptive organization. I would not trust any subsequent deals from them. What's to say you don't end up with another stolen car from them even if it is a better car? Be tough with them. Walk in there with a video camera in a bag and a friend dressed in a sharp pinstriped suit with a power tie and dark sunglasses acting as your counsel. Make them sweat. They are over a barrel; don't let them make you feel you are over their knee.
2006-08-14 06:07:50
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answered by x 5
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Good advice from guitargadfly. There is no reason
whatsoever that a dealership should accept a car
w/o clear title etc. and then turn around and sell it
to someone else. If it's an established business
w/ a decent reputation, give them the benefit of the
doubt regarding a criminal action IF they are willing
to make it right w/ you (complete refund).
2006-08-22 04:33:21
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answered by belate 3
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If this is true, they need to refund any money you paid and let you out of your contract. You should consider pressing charges on them for passing on stolen mechandise. They should not be able to hold you to the contract and if you do business with them they have to offer you something directly comparable to what you lost. Not an older used car with more miles. The ball is in your court make them pay for their oversight.
2006-08-14 06:02:18
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answered by B R 4
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