Are we covered under the unfair or deceptive acts and practices law regarding a new car purchase?

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Are we covered under the unfair or deceptive acts and practices law regarding a new car purchase?

My husband and I returned to a dealership to purchase a car on 8/18. Both times being told they had financing for us and we were told the cars that would fall into our “terms”. We signed, gave down payment, and left. They were unhappy that they didn’t get my trade-in and we did not buy the warranty they added without asking us. On 9/18 we went to plate the car but no papers. Called the dealership and they said “we’ll need you to bring it back, your contact was returned”. After talking to the “bank” the contract was returned on 9/1 and the car we didn’t know wasn’t ours was listed for sale online on 9/17.

Asked on September 27, 2010 under General Practice, Indiana

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

This is really a question for you to ask an attorney in your area who can view all the documents you have in your possession on the matter and discuss the details more fully.  But I would, without a doubt, contact your state Attorney General's Office on this matter and file a HUGE complaint as to the dealership.  If the dealership is also a "chain" I would call the "home" office and file a HUGE complaint with them as well.  It certainly sounds as if there was a breakdown somewhere in the matter and that  you were taken on some kind of ride.  You now have to pin down the culprits and see what can be done for you.  Good luck.


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