Legal Question in Business Law in California

I bought a bad car

i bought a car about a month ago. the thing is that the car has had problems since day one. i contacted the dealership and told them that the car is hesitating and feels odd. he took the car in to the shop and the shop said that i needed a transmission control module. so i got it it costed 500. now the car shop says that i need a transmission and quoted with labor and all 2000. the car that i bought is only 4000. so what do i do.


Asked on 10/01/03, 12:59 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: I bought a bad car

Isn't your new car under warranty? This should be a warranty repair! If they won't do it under warranty, call the regional office of the manufacturer and tell 'em that the shop is refusing to honor the warranty. It's too bad you're not down here in the LA area. Believe it or not, I have a friend who owns a transmission shop who would do an honest evaluation. I'd get a second opinion, in any case, especially since they're trying to hit you up for so much money.

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Answered on 10/01/03, 3:05 am
Donald Holben Donald R. Holben & Associates, APC

Re: I bought a bad car

I do not know where info came from that car was under warranty, but if it is, you should not have to pay. If it is not, I would gather all your info, estimates, etc., and file a claim in small claims court against dealer.

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Answered on 10/03/03, 11:27 am


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