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How to get out of a vehicle scam?
We purchased a used vehicle only to have the truck die out on the way home. We asked the dealer to put in writing that he would fix any problems that may occur within 30 days, and he did but he conveniently withheld all of our paperwork except the bill of sale. When I called about the paperwork he said we needed to pay $130 more because of a loan difference and then he would send the paperwork in the mail. Also, the VIN is wrong on the bill of sale. What, if anything, can we do; we traded in our previous truck which we still owed on?
Asked on May 3, 2012 under General Practice, Illinois
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If your purchase of the vehicle that you have written about has resulted in problems after the fact where there were representations by the seller of fixing problems with it within 30 days after sale, I would immediately bring the vehicle back for repairs and clearing up of the vehicle identification number.
Follow up with a written letter to the dealer while keeping a copy for your future needs and reference. If the dealer refuses to rectify the problems you should do the following:
1. contact your local department of motor vehicles which is in charge of supervising dealerships in your state and make a complaint against the dealer.
2. contact an attorney that practices in the area of automotive law about your situation.
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