Legal Question in Consumer Law in Alabama

Bill of Sale Void or Not
I live in AL and purchased a vehicle in GA back in Dec 2007. The dealership sent my title registration as promised to the local DMV in AL. They also sent a check in the amount of $300+ for my state taxes. When I went to purchase my tag, one of the clerks told me that I needed to contact the dealership to get the $1,200+ taxes charged to me itemized so that they will know how to apply the tax on the vehicle. They were very confused about the check and the difference left on the bill of sale. Well, I contacted the dealership and they contacted the local DMV and soon both the dealership and the DMV contacted me back. The dealership just told me everything was fine but the clerk at the DMV told me that they charged me over $900 in taxes, according to my bill of Sale, which was illegal because I can not be charged tax for AL and GA. This whole transaction has been very upsetting along with the problems I have had out of the automobile. My question is: Is this transaction still legal and binding or can I just give them they're car back and cancel everything since the Bill of Sale is not accurate?

Asked on 2/19/08, 1:48 pm

James Patterson Underwood & Reimer, P.C.

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Re: Bill of Sale Void or Not

Could be a Truth in Lending Act violation if its a new car with financing. Would have to review the disclosures to see.

Answered on 2/19/08, 5:29 pm

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