What to do if the true condition of a used car that I bought was misrepresented to me by the dealer?
Question Details: I bought a used car from a dealer who said that the squeaking is the belt other than that it is a good running car. I have had the car for about 2 weeks. I bought the belt and a new pulley. It did not stop the problem. I then took it back and they said they would look at it. The next day they said they found the problem and replaced the censer, a gasket. However, they said I owed them another $150 and I could not have the car until I pay for it. They did not have the list of items that they supposedly replaced. I asked for my money back and they said no. I asked for a payment plan, again the answer was no. Not sure what to do now. I do not have money to pay it and I do not have a car.
You need to immediately report them to the police, go and file a consumer with the state attorney general and if those steps do not stop this problem and resolve it for you, review your paperwork to see if you purchased it as is or if your state has a road worthy minimum when a used motor vehicle is purchased through a dealership and not a private sale. If you cannot resolve it through those agencies, consider a lawsuit.
