Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia

I traded in my 2009 mustang and put down an additional$6000 on a used car, the car was sold "as is" although when I test drove the car it had a valid inspection sticker. After test driving and purchasing the vehicle salesman took the inspection sticker off and said it didn't pass because of some "cap" but that was the only thing wrong. I proceeded to drive it home on the second day I took it to get it inspected and was told the second cylinder misfired and the car was on the verge of blowing up you then I immediately called the dealer and was basically blown off. I then drove up there and was told by the manager at that point that all they could do was give me $750.00 towards the $7000 it was going to cost me to repair. Nevermind the fact that I believe I should have been able to return the car since I had only had it for 2 days.

It has not been 3 weeks and I still have not received the check they promised I have even called them back and have them stating on recording that they were sending a check... my question is don't I have the right to resind the contract within 3 days? They wouldn't let me. I am 18 years old and supporting myself through college and feel totally taken advantage of. I went to a well known Nissan Dealer in Chantilly VA and this is what service I receive. Is there any recourse I can take?


Asked on 11/19/12, 1:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Yes, sue the SOBs (salesman + dealership) for fraud and misrepresentation and whatever other remedies/claims you may avail yourself of by way of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act found at Va. Code Sec. 59.1-196 thru Sec. 59.1-207.

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Answered on 11/19/12, 5:14 pm


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