Hi I purchased a car at the weekend with discount. I signed the car dealer's form. However, today the manger has rung to say the discount is no longer available even though I have signed acceptance and paid the deposit!
Does he have to offer me the price with discount or are they allowed to change the price.
UK question. Thanks.
2007-11-27 05:31:50 · 28 answers · asked by Sluugy 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
ITS SIMPLE, THEY ARE TRYING TO PULLED A BAIT AND SWITCH ON YOU AND THIS IS DONE ALL THE TIME.
YOU HAVE A SIGNED CONTRACT AND THEY NEED TO STICK TO IT OR YOU CAN REPORT THEM, YOU CAN ALSO JUST GET YOUR DEPOSIT BACK BY LAW.
2007-11-27 06:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I assume that you are in possesion of the car. In that case it looks to me like a done deal which they can't go back on. Just pay the rest of what is owed when it becomes due and let them do what they will. Anyway discounts are at the dealer's disrcretion and are not overidden by time limits. They probably had a better offer from somebody else.
If the car dealer put his signature to the papers it looks like you have a binding contract.
However a price ticket on an item is not an offer to which your "acceptance" can form a contract. A price label is merely "an invitation to treat" which is a technical term in the Sale of Goods Act.
You could speak to the managing director of the firm who is likely to be more flexible than the showroom manager.
2007-11-27 05:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by Eddie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about laws in the UK but I would think a contract is a contract. Once you signed their sales agreement form it's a done deal. If the discount was on the forms you signed, it's part of the agreement. If you flipped it around and told them you couldn't afford to pay for the car anymore, I'm sure they would hold you to the contract. Sounds like the salesperson got an earful from his manager for selling the car for so low and is trying to back out of it.
2007-11-27 05:37:21 · answer #3 · answered by koiboy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go back to the showroom and kick up the BIGGEST FUSS EVER! Tell them you're going to Trading Standards (preferably when there are other prospective buyers within earshot) and demand your deposit back, then walk out the door. You do not want to buy a car from any organisation that treats its customers like that before they've even got the car.
Who is it anyway, anyone we'd know?
2007-11-27 08:36:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
he should have filled out some sort of an invoice or form and given you a copy if you have this then we can not do anything, on the otherhand say it was just a agreement by mouth then in court it maybe your word against theres, therefore i would suggest juet get your desposit back asap because if they are giving you the run around now but they will afterwards that could reflect back in the car after a while.
2007-11-27 06:35:47 · answer #5 · answered by h1ten 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You signed the acceptance? I'm guessing this is like a buyers order, an intent to purchase. This is not a binding contract, and can be canceled at the dealers discretion. Read the fine print. Just move on,,,,,good luck.
2007-11-27 07:11:19 · answer #6 · answered by jay 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Once the contract is signed he is contractually obliged to let you have the item for that price.
If he refuses point blank - kick off big time - get your deposit back (which if he breaks contract he has to) and report to trading standards.
Usually the words trading standards - when they are breaking the rules - will ensure you get the deal you agreed on.
2007-11-27 05:37:37 · answer #7 · answered by bagpuss 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say he must open a new contract with you if he wishes to change ANYTHING in the original contract
Contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau for hep or Trading Standards although these are like Tigers with No teeth
Roger L
2007-11-27 05:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by Roger 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Once you and the dealer have agreed a price and you have both signed the form, he must stand by the price. You can sue or refer him to the MAA.
Write to the manager. Say you have a legally binding agreement and you expect him to stand by it.
2007-11-27 05:37:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are trying to renege on their side of the deal. If you have a signed contract, you have legal standing. The question would be: is it worth the hassle to challenge them? I'd get my deposit back and not do business with them, and spread the word to my friends and associates about their dishonesty.
2007-11-27 05:36:03 · answer #10 · answered by Kerry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once the papers are signed the price can't change. If it were the other way around they wouldn't lower it. Tell them you get the original agreed price or no deal.
2007-11-27 05:52:02 · answer #11 · answered by Otto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋