while car shopping online i found this 2003 Audi tt being offered by $1,600.00 looks like the dealership made a typo or they are falsely advertising this vehicle. now i would like to purchase the car for the price advertised but I'm scared they wont honor it.
will i be able to legally purchase the car for the price they are advertising? and if they don't honor it can i take it to court and realistically win? thanks!
2007-03-09 10:58:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Under the law of contracts, an advertised price is an invitation to treat - meaning that is an idea of a price that you may, or may not make an offer on. If you choose to make an offer, then the dealership has the right to accept or refuse the offer (as a contract is formed of the basic components of offer and acceptance). As such, if it is an error, the dealership may legally refuse your offer.
However, the dealership may be governed by fair trade laws. For instance in Australia, all business must abide by the Trade Practices Act (Cth). Section 56 advises with "bait advertising", that is deliberately misleading customers by advertising a product for a price that they do not intend to honor, or have very limited stock of, so that they cannot fulfil demand, with the intention of selling a more expensive item. Therefore, if you could prove that the dealership deliberately advertised the Audi at a low price simply to manipulate customers, in Australia you would have a case.
However, I do think you would have much luck if the dealership had simply made a typo. Regardless, I would advise you to contact the dealership and ascertain what the correct price is. If they refuse to honor your price, then you could contact a body such as Consumer Affairs and find out more information regarding laws in your area.
2007-03-09 15:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by xxalmostfamous1987xx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Better Business Bureau or ask them online...
http://www.bbb.org/
2007-03-09 11:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by Peach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋