Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

Car Dealership Refuses to return Down Payment of $3000.

a friend just purchased a car, and placed a $3000 down payment on it. the dealership stated that his costs would be $400 monthly with insurance covered in that cost. after 2 days of enjoying his car, he finds out that the dealership lied to him and the $400 covers only the car. he tells the dealership he could not afford the vehicle and would have to return it.

following morning a tow service repossessed his car and took it to the dealership without his consent. he receives a call from the dealership stating that they will refund only $1100 of his initial down payment. please keep in mind he only have possession of the vehicle for 3 days. is there anything i can do to at least help him get his entire $3000 back? he broke his back to get that money to only get more than half of it taken away for nothing. please assist


Asked on 4/22/16, 4:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Your friend needs to read the contract he signed. If it allows them to do this, then it is a tough lesson to learn. Read contracts to make sure that they say what the sales person tells you!!

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Answered on 4/22/16, 6:39 pm


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