My husband traded his 96 Acura Integra GSR (which was in great running condition (only 156,000 mi) and hookedup I just wanted a 4 door) for a 94 Ford Tuarus SHO (109,000 mi). The first week that we had the car it was leaking gas (we put $40 of gas in it and drove it 8 miles and it was on E), so he took it back to the dealer and they had paid for it to get fixed but we had already lost money from my husband missing work. 9 days after the gas leak was fixed the lights would not turn off draining the battery and now there is a loud grinding noise coming from under the car. We went back to the dealship and what it came down to is we would have to give them $300 in order to trade in the SHO for another car. We don't have any money to put into this car or another one. How would we go about getting what we deserve? As we expressed to the dealership we only want a safe care for our 16 month old son. We don't feel that's too much to ask for. Thanks to all who actually read all this and answer!
2007-08-27 12:01:19 · 7 answers · asked by babe112083 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
you had a good honda/accura that was running fine. you traded it to a tote-the-note lot for a ford (Fix Or Repair Daily).
But, like everybody says, go to the owner, raise a stink, contact the BBB, and most important, contact your local TV station, the one that has the guy who is always running around looking for people who rip off consumers. our guy in houston died, but he was world famous. every station has one,and they love to stick it to crooked car salesmen.
there are good tote-the-note lots (my nephew runs an honest one). but they all deal with older high mileage cars, and you really do not get a warranty (remember the sticker on the window) but they are supposed to tell you if there is anything wrong with the vehicle that they know about, and believe me, they know if there is something wrong. they get those cars from auctions,and they all know each other, and they all share their info with each other
2007-08-27 12:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by spamhater 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i dont know about your state but in NY lemon law only applies to a single defect that cannot be corrected by more than 3 reasonable attempts. Once again.... only applies to ONE defect. IE: transmission skipping gears, they narrowed the problem down to a bad gear, they fix it but the problem persists, after the 3rd fix and same problem you can declare lemon law... its not easy and a lengthy court process.
Your state should have a lemon law disclosure that you were presented with during your purchase. It wouldn't apply to you anyways so don't spend too much time on it.
The problems you have with the car are expected to happen to a 13 year old car. They arn't ripping you off, your ripped yourself off not doing your research. If you want something safe for your son, you should get a loan and buy something newer. sorry to be so blunt!
ps: to all the morons telling her to report the dealer to BBB, read what she wrote.. she bought a **1994** ford. If you bought a 14 year old computer and the space bar popped off the keyboard would you say someone ripped you off?? It is what it is...
2007-08-27 12:53:20 · answer #2 · answered by xx_jrs1_xx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the actual owner of the dealership if possible or necessary---not a salesman or manager. Sounds like the car had defects and should not have been sold in that condition. If they refuse to let you have a comparable car at no charge, tell them you're going to the BBB and your states Trade Commisioner to file a complaint---that usually gets them thinking. No way you should have to spend money on defects that should have been fixed or disclosed on the used car disclosure form ---window sticker---that's required on all used vehicles sold....state law and they can have their license revoked if the Commisioner gets too many complaints. Lemon laws usually only pertain to having the same problem fixed so many times in a given period.
2007-08-27 12:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds as if it is a buy here pay here type lot. not a lot of good stuff can be said about those lots. i am sure that there are a lot of good one, but there are more shady ones....
best bet find ANY other car and get it, hopefully NOT from that dealership....eerrr shall i car carlot. i work for a real dealership and we wont even attempt to sell a vehicle that is over 100k...too much liability involved then.
sorry to hear about the bad luck.
2007-08-27 12:11:38 · answer #4 · answered by chevy_man_rob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first- report this dealer. see if he has a return policy on the car. a reputable dealer will DEAL . next time you are ready for another car, assuming you will get a better car, NEVER, NEVER TRADE IT IN TO A DEALER. i once worked for a dealership [only 5 mo] i couldn't take it any more. they can make numbers dance on paper. ALWAYS SELL your car out right yourself. in reality, you get zip, natta, for your trade, most of the time. IF THIS DOES NOT GET RESOLVED. - LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES... GOOD LUCK TO YOU
2007-08-27 12:34:56 · answer #5 · answered by Nina B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lemon law - three major repairs within thirty days ... just bring that up see what they say if they give you more grief i would think about getting a prepaid lawyer involved ... also check to see if more complaints have been filed with the bbb if so you could always call your local news they have a thing about resolving problems like that cause no dealership wants negative advertisement
2007-08-27 12:10:14 · answer #6 · answered by cl_haller 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
go here www.bbb.org
better business bureau
file a complaint! comapanies HATE getting conatcted by the bbb and will kiss ur *** to keep from having a bad reveiw
2007-08-27 12:08:39 · answer #7 · answered by Country Boy Can Survive 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋