What can I do ifa dealership never gave me the proper paperwork?

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What can I do ifa dealership never gave me the proper paperwork?

I bought a car 7 months ago from a small dealership. Car was not good to start with but I bought it as-is. I was only given the sale ticket, the dealer told me the title would be sent through the mail. Until this day I still have not received the title. I would prefer to get my money back but if not than just the title.

Asked on September 1, 2011 under General Practice, California

Answers:

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

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

You are writing from the state of California, which has one of the best set of used car protection laws in effect ever.  I will give you the link to the California website for the state agency that cover this so you can look at the information.  But besides the fact that it was a used car, there is a breach of contract claim here that is over and above the used car issue. You paid for the car and you never received the title.  That is a breach of contract claim against the dealer and it may or may not get you what you want: return of the vehicle.  It is also my understanding that used car buyers are to be given the opportunity to purchase a two-day cancellation option for a used car.  Check with an attorney in your area if the dealers failure to provide same - or if buying it "as is" does not require them to allow the purchase - matters here.  Good luck.

 http://ag.ca.gov/consumers/general/lemon.php


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