Can I do anything about this auto dealer scam?

Question

I went to a local dealer looking at one model car and ended up buying another. When the dealer told me the price I asked him to print out the kelly blue book value on the car so I could compare it against his price. He printed it out and gave to to me. He was asking 27K and Kelly blue book retail was 25,555. I told him I would only pay 25K and he agreed. It was only until I got home that I realized the Kelly Blue Book retail price he presented me with was for the same car but for a different model than the one they were showing me. Of course, the printout was for a more expensive model which made me think I was paying a fair price when in fact, I paid 3K more than retail price.

So, I based my decision on whether or not to buy the car based on false information provided by the dealer. Do I have any recourse?

Answer 1

it would be your word against his  that he gave you false information so i think it would be hard to win a case never hurts to talk to a lawyer tho

Answer 2

You need to do your homework before you go into negotiations with the dealer. You have no recourse.

Answer 3

In Florida, you have up to 3 days to bring the car back.  Maybe you have a similar law where you live.  You may be able tosue them for fraud.

Answer 4

Why do you ask the same question in two different parts of the board? See the answers to the other question.

Answer 5

Honestly, you are just screwed.  I strongly suggest you do your own research next time.  You can shop, go home and look it up, then go back and make your purchase.  Bottom line, never trust a sales person.

Answer 6

live and learn.

Answer 7

>>> "In Florida, you have up to 3 days to bring the car back. Maybe you have a similar law where you live. You may be able tosue them for fraud."

No you don't. You have no time period to return a car in any state. Period. I don't know why people believe this, but once you buy a car, it's yours. No refunds, no returns, unless the dealer extends you some sort of return privilege.

I don't think you have a case here. You should have compared the KBB printout the salesperson gave you against what you were actually buying and noted the discrepancy before you signed the paperwork. Also, if you didn't notice, it's possible the dealer didn't either. Learn from this.

Answer 8

Call the BBB and your State's Attorney General.

You may or may not have any recourse.