I did a layaway plan with the dealer, one month later, i came up with all the money, 10G, I took the car and signed the contract, the car dealer told me that once the car leaves the auto shop, they are not responsible for anything, and after two weeks, the transmission is totally broken, I don't have any warranty on it, but that car is a honda accord 2002 and has a low millage, it's gonna cost me another 1600 dollars to fix the transmission, is there any way I can get my money back? Don't tell me to contact my dealer, they had me since i made a layaway plan, they over charged me 6% for every single payment, because i used debit card to pay, the bank did the charge, bullshit! He was trying to blame me for everything and talking me down, I really don't want to talk to him anymore, I just want my money back.
2007-10-26 14:04:33 · 9 answers · asked by hjfjhfjhg 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
The millage is 56673. He told me that car has no problem at all, and a 5 year or 100000 mile warranty comes with it on the website, but when i got there he said the warranty was $1200 covers the transmission, water pump and engine and he was persuading me to get the warranty the whole time, but I didn't. He lied about that car was a trade in, but it was actually from the auction, he also lied about that the 6% charge is from his bank right after i told him my bank didn't charge me that. Like I said, he had me since day 1 I made the layaway plan, I couldn't get out of the deal but keep paying him, and had no choice but singing that "as is" contract the day i paid off the car, because he orally promised a 3 month warranty on day 1 and that doesn't exist anymore. Can anyone help me out? By the way it's Auto Gallery on 53 IL
2007-10-26 15:11:33 · update #1
The millage is 56673. He told me that car has no problem at all, and a 5 year or 100000 mile warranty comes with it on the website, but when i got there he said the warranty was $1200 covers the transmission, water pump and engine and he was persuading me to get the warranty the whole time, but I didn't. He lied about that car was a trade in, but it was actually from the auction, he also lied about that the 6% charge is from his bank right after i told him my bank didn't charge me that. Like I said, he had me since day 1 I made the layaway plan, I couldn't get out of the deal but keep paying him, and had no choice but singing that "as is" contract the day i paid off the car, because he orally promised a 3 month warranty on day 1 and that doesn't exist anymore. Can anyone help me out? By the way it's Auto Gallery on 53 IL
2007-10-26 15:20:36 · update #2
There is NO right to return a car because you changed your mind.
There is NO right to return a car because you changed your mind.
There is NO right to return a car because you changed your mind.
I can not say this enough!!!
The 72 hours rule that everyone keeps talking about applies to in home sales. It does not apply when you go to a "normal place of business". It was designed to prevent people from being pressured into signing contracts just to get the salesman to leave their home. When you go to a place of business, you always have the option of walking out. You can not walk out of a sales situation in your own home.
When you take delivery of a vehicle, and drive it off the dealers lot, you own it!! The dealer is not required to take it back, and most likely will not. If he does, you will have to buy another vehicle from him, because he is not going to refund your money.
You bought the car as is, and the dealer was upfront with you that "once the car leaves the auto shop, they are not responsible for anything" This seems very clear to me! You agreed to purchase the car under those terms and conditions! No one held a gun to your head. Did you have the car checked by your own mechanic prior to purchase? If you did, why did your mechanic not find a problem? If you did not, there is no one to blame but yourself!
Take the car and have the transmission fixed. Drive it, trade it or sell it, but do not expect the dealer to take it back!
2007-10-26 14:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Basically, if the car was sold as is, then you have no options. Sometimes people can try to make a case against a dealer if he gave you specific assurances that the car was in top notch condition, would last years, would be problem free, etc. But it is not an easy sell in court. Basically, it was up to you to have a mechanic check out the car since it was sold as is. My advice is, have a mechanic check it now to make sure no other problems are looming, and then put in a new tranny... depending on how low the miles are, you might also check with your local honda dealer. Sometimes, if they are a good dealership, for goodwill, they will go to bat for you if they can. It is not likely on a 2002, but anything is worth a shot before spending another 1600 dollars.
2007-10-26 14:13:34 · answer #2 · answered by Rafael P 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's not the dealers fault if you signed an agreement and the lemon law only applies to new cars. Contact Honda. Although it may be out of warranty, certain Honda Accords (6 cyl with automatic trans) were known to have a defect and many failed prematurely. Honda has repaired or replaced many of these transmissions out of warranty (but will not issue a recall). If they do fix it, be aware that Honda simply replaces the trans with another like one - they never corrected the original flaw, so it is very likely the new one will also fail early.
2007-10-26 14:17:49 · answer #3 · answered by theshadowknows 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Did you take the time to have it checked by a mechanic? If not....You got what you paid for with a USED car. Never pay that much for a car without having a diagnostic done. And the lemon law only applies to new cars, not used.
2007-10-26 14:24:30 · answer #4 · answered by Otto 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No lemon law covers a car that old, with that many miles. It is the buyer's responsibility to determine the condition of a used car before buying it. Sorry to say but you're out of luck.
2007-10-26 19:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Listen, don't let him bully you, he is an a-----e, There is a thing called the "Lemon LAW"" Check up on it!! VIA internet, what ever, but you are in the right!! Don't think for a second your not!!Have the car checked out by THREE places , get the facts, You have a lemon!!! Then GET YOUR $ Back!!
Check out the lemon law tho first , in your state, I don't even know if it is a state thing or nation wide!! Get a free consultation from an attorney, see what he says!! I pretty much guareentee you will get a refund, he is probably a crook!! But, Don't threaton him till you have back -up!! Prove what you tell him!! YOU R PROBABLY BEING SCREWED, and he thinks he can just blow you off, be smart , research, get eveidence, have all your bills, and then he should owe you $$$$ besides the car u bought!! Good luck!!
Don't Forget, THE LEMON LAW!!!
2007-10-26 14:16:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
Check with your state consumer affairs commissioner. Some states have lemon laws that apply even if the vehicle is not under warranty. However, even if your state does have a lemon law it probably only applies in limited circumstances.
Low mileage? Any possibility someone tampered with the odometer?
2007-10-26 14:09:14 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Tell the dealer that you will get a sign and parade in front of his lot telling people what he did to you. Also, in some states there is a return law that is in effect for a certain number of days, if the purchase exceeds a certain amount. Get a cheap lawyer.
2007-10-26 14:11:18 · answer #8 · answered by William C 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
He lied to u so i'm pretty sure u have a case...check the laws...the laws don't apply only to used cars...they apply to all dealers...well depends on your state...
2007-10-26 17:52:25 · answer #9 · answered by Stibby 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋