I drove the truck of the lot after all the papers were signed including "I am taking delivery of this vehical" paper. I have keys, registration in my name, my own financing, all the papers.... They messed up and didn't change enough. Not my problem. But it was a big mess up ($6500.00). I drove of the lot for 20 minutes to experience my new ride and then returned to the dealership and left the truck with them for a (included in the sales price) truck bed cover install They realized their mistake a few days later and called asking to redo the numbers back the way they wanted them to be. They said they wont give me my truck and they threating to void the contract if i dont sign the with the numbers the way they want. I need to call some angencies in the morning {police/dmv} but thought id try here in the mean time. Im pretty sure they have stolden my truck.The big boss keeps coming back to "you didnt take it to your house". I'm pretty sure taking delivery means driving of the lot period!
2007-03-29 06:59:42 · 14 answers · asked by john l 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
if you signed then it is a contract however they can always claim different. listen up the fact is if they don't want you to have the truck then you won't get it. did you get the spare keys? you see now they can't sell it as a new truck, it's used and worth about 6500.00 less.
2007-03-29 07:10:42 · answer #1 · answered by Rey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually I don't think you even need to drive it off the lot, once the papers are signed, it's yours. But that just adds to it that you did take it off the lot. If they refuse to put in the bed liner as they promised, and let you take possession of your truck, they are stealing it. Call the police. Do NOT let the police take the easy way out and claim it's a civil matter between you and the dealer, it isn't. It is your vehicle and you can prove it, and they are keeping it from you. Make the police explain to the dealer your right of possession, and drive it home. Then I'd suggest you seek legal counsel as to what to do next.
2007-03-29 15:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello John,
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2007-03-29 14:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by rcrines 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you took the keys and signed the final delivery papers, that was it. Driving off the lot is ceremonial but certainly seals the deal.
Go back to collect your truck. If they fail to turn it over to you, call the cops and report it stolen. (And if they didn't do the bed cover, etc., sue them in Small Claim's court for the value of the job.)
They can't unilaterally void the deal. It's YOUR truck now. Congrats on getting one over on "the man".
2007-03-30 16:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Signed papers are signed papers and they can't say a thing about it. I would assume you'd have to get a lawyer though as the police aren't going to be much help considering this is a paperwork issue.
If the vehicle is already registered in your name then, yeah, they stole your truck.
You might also want to get the bank involved who financed the vehicle considering it's technically their truck right now and they probably don't want their customer (you) going through that kind of crap.
2007-03-29 14:25:31 · answer #5 · answered by Ferret 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they want to void the contract, let them BUT
First-go to a competitor and bring the paperwork, explain the problem that the other dealer is causing. Make an offer to buy the exact same vehicle from them. If they accept your offer, then go back to the first dealer and explain that if they want to void the contract, you will go buy this vehicle elsewhere, otherwise they can eat their mistake and give you your truck back.
2007-03-29 14:55:08 · answer #6 · answered by londonmh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a signed contract and drove the vehicle off the lot AFTER signing the contract then they HAVE to honor the contract. Talk to the GM of the dealership and make it clear that if the contract is not honored then you will let a judge decide. That should do it
2007-03-29 14:12:24 · answer #7 · answered by malemute1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at your contract paperwork. (certainly NEVER give it to them!) There will be a line that says "Verbal agreements cannot override this written contract". That's to prevent you from coming back and saying the salesman said you'd get a $1000 rebate, or something. That also prevents them from modifying the contract after the fact.
What the contract says rules over all else. That's it. It doesn't matter what they want it to say. It doesn't matter what you think or hope it says. It says what it says. Badabing! Take em to court.
2007-03-29 14:42:31 · answer #8 · answered by Wolf Harper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The car dealership is in the wrong in this case, I would hire a lawyer and try to file a police report. After that I would call the GM of the dealership you bought it from if he isn't willing to deal with you directly then I would call the headquarters of the manufacturer.
2007-03-29 14:18:43 · answer #9 · answered by Tom B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the dealership or finance company want to change the terms of the contract and want you to resign a new one, you do not have to. They also don't have to give you the truck back if you don't agree to their terms. So, how important is this truck to you?
2007-03-29 21:52:45 · answer #10 · answered by bundysmom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋