Legal Question in Business Law in Massachusetts

Re: cotracts

You can and probably should. The worst that can happen

is that they refuse (all or part) or that you end up

taking your business quietly to another dealer. Well, I suppose

the worst that could happen is that another dealer also

refuses and you end up back at the first dealer feeling

a little sheepish while you give in.

It's an excellent idea, especially if you're being fair

and reasonable in what you require of them. Lenders may be

less than thrilled if you needed them to sign something

non-standard, but don't bring that up to the dealer and

see if you can get their agreement!

I have a friend who buys cars from one dealership, takes

them on long trips, and has an arrangement with them: they

do all the maintenance on the car (and he brings it in when

they say), but if anything ever goes wrong with the car on

a road trip, they come and get the car themselves.

It's a great idea. Please send me a copy by e-mail or fax

of what you propose, and I'll probably give you an opinion

on it (no charge).

fax (617) 527-0050 if you send by fax, be sure to give me

an e-mail address for me to respond to or else a street address

and your name if you don't have e-mail.

Stuart Williams

Law Offices of Stuart J. Williams

21 Walter St.

Newton, MA

02459-2509

[email protected]

Stuart Williams

Law Offices of Stuart J. Williams

21 Walter St.

Re: contracts

You can ask a dealership to sign any contract you want. However, they don't have to

sign it. You can draft one on your terms as both of you have freedom to negotiation

provided you act in good faith.

Alan Pransky

Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

20 Eastbrook Road