Legal Question in Consumer Law in Pennsylvania

Hi, I bought a car (Mitsubishi 2005 Evol) from Colonial Subaru which was misrepresented. Second day after I took the car home the engine and SRS (airbag system) lights came on. I took the car back to the dealer (they refuse from the begining to give me even 3 days warranty because they said that the car is perfect). I called the salesperson before taking car back to them and by phone he said to me that he mentioned from the begining (this is a lie) that the car's engine blew up. How should I decide to buy a car in this condition? I put a $5K down payment. I wanted this car for my son for his 21st year birthday next year. I can not put his life in risk ! Dealer gave me the car without PA inspection. On the papers that I signed for loan car the name is different: instead of Mitsubishi Evol 2005 is says Mitsubishi Endover 2005. I can't take this car and make monthly payments for $420.00 for 5-6 years. The dealer refuses to cancel the contract and give me the $5k back. What should I do in this situation?

Thanks in advance for your advise.

Regards,

Lucy Icleanu

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Asked on 12/05/12, 9:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Solomon Weinstein Solomon Weinstein, Esquire

If what you are saying is accurate you may have a claim under the Unfair Trade Practices Act. You should complain to the Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer protection

15th Floor

Strawberry Square

Harrisburg, PA 17120

717-787-3391

They have an informative web site at www.attorneygeneral.gov in which you can download a complaint. There is a local office to your location at 21 South 12th Street

2nd Floor

Phila, PA 19107

(215) 560-2414

You also may want to speak with an attorney and can bring action in court either in small claims court if you are within the jurisdictional amount or the court of common pleas. if you would like to schedule an appointment with my office feel free to contact me at 215 322-2100

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Answered on 12/07/12, 7:40 am


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