as said before,i paid a 50% deposit for a van.the company are putting 12 months mot on it,so the vehicle would'nt be ready for 4 days.since,they have put me off twice,saying the vehicle still was'nt ready .Now,i am supposed to pick the vehicle up tomorrow,what if they put me off again! Am i within my Rights to ask for my deposit back?
2006-09-24 06:29:07 · 12 answers · asked by barney 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
If it is over the four days they said at first then yes you can get deposit back.They have broken the contract they had with you and legally they are obliged to return deposit
2006-09-24 06:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK here is the skinny,I'm a previous car dealer!
If the deposit was on the vehicle and the agreement was for them to make repairs before you picked the vehicle up?
Then no, legally they can keep your deposit! But there is two things, they can only keep the amount of which they spent on repairs for that vehicle.The second thing is time it has to be reasonable other wise they have two choices,#1 give your money back completely or give you a rental paid by them until the vehicle is ready! I would tell them to give your cash back or give you a rental van at there expense. But if you have already owned the van for 12 months this becomes a warranty issue not a deposit issue.
This is only my experience, I am not a lawyer and this is not law advice! in the mean time go to www.wantagreatlife.ws
As far as the other line I cant understand what the rest of the question about the company putting 12 months mot on it? so hope this helped
2006-09-24 07:04:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can ask for your deposit back, they may deduct some money saying that it is to pay for administration. However as it is a used van and they are taking this much time I would start to worry! If you are a member of the AA or RAC ask them to come and check it over before you move it. It will cost you but it will be worth it. If you aren't a member get a qualified mechanic to do a thorough check. You can also go to your local Trading Standards office.
2006-09-24 06:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by Grannygrump 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The deposit is the 1st value made in direction of the motor vehicle. in spite of he pays the motor vehicle off or no longer the broking gets to maintain it. case in point if a motor vehicle is $5000 and you pay the deposit of $2000. you would be at risk of pay something of $3000 plus activity over the era of the interior maximum loan.
2016-12-12 14:10:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A deposit is just that...a deposit.
You can try to get it back but don't hold your breath.
If they put you off this time ask for it to be put into writing (including the reason and the ate of the initial deposit) and signed by the manager.
If they do this and tell you to go back again, do it again!
Then you have reason to seek legal advice.
2006-09-24 06:32:14 · answer #5 · answered by Lorraine R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes go in in the morning to collect the vehicle as aranged. if they do not have it ready ask for your deposit back, or I would ask for a discount on the final payment as you have been messed around.
2006-09-24 06:38:50 · answer #6 · answered by Rich S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is still not ready then complain alot ask for your deposit back and damn sure they will do there best to get that van sorted for you in time!!
2006-09-24 06:34:44 · answer #7 · answered by Jazzymay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plenty more fish in the sea, vans for sale on the web, problem would be getting the money out of them, maybe they'll come through tomorrow, if not yeah tell them you want your money back.
2006-09-24 06:40:33 · answer #8 · answered by strawman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if its not ready, i would definitely ask for the deposit back as they have let you down on a few occasions now
2006-09-24 06:31:48 · answer #9 · answered by ♥fluffykins_69♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too right, if they refuse threaten them with the police.
2006-09-24 06:39:41 · answer #10 · answered by chickadee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋