Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia

Re: Fail To Disclose Damage

What proof do you have that the two dealerships had the very same car? If you have credible and substantial proof from the second dealership regarding frame damage which the dealership that sold you the vehicle failed to disclose, then you

should go back to the seller and demand a very

substantial adjustment in the price which you paid to them for this damaged vehicle.

However, if this dubious dealership refuses to deal fairly with you, your next stop should be the

local consumer affairs agency. And if this agency

is unable to work out a settlement that is satisfactory to you, file your case against the dealership in small claims court and make the claim for the damages which are reasonable under the circumstances.(Do not attempt to claim

the cost of repair items which could not be associated with or caused by the damaged frame.)

Re: Fail To Disclose Damage

Place a demand letter upon the dealership that sold you the car. Otherwise, file a small claim in court. Lodge a complaint with the BBB or consumer complaint division of the State Attorney's office. An attorney's demand may be more beneficial and this cost should be evaluated in regard to the value of the car as purchased less the value during any servicable period.

G. Joseph Holthaus III (410) 799-9002