Legal Question in Consumer Law in Texas

Can an auto dealer list an auto for one price on their web site but change the price once the dealership is visited and when questioned about the price difference the consumer is told the web price is a wholesale price but it is not mentioned in the ad.


Asked on 8/26/09, 4:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Keval Patel Law Office of Keval Patel, P.C.

Depending on the specific circumstances, this type of action could be a violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (TDTPA). The Texas DTPA statute was created to protect consumers against deceptive practices. This statute includes provisions against advertising a product at particular price and changing the price at the facility. It is unclear whether this applies to your particular case without knowing all of the facts. I would advise consulting an attorney who can help you.

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Answered on 8/31/09, 2:25 pm


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