Legal Question in Business Law in Virginia

Without going into the issue of "false advertising", you could certainly say

in your lawsuit for the return of your down payment that you were charged more than the advertised price for the vehicle and that you never heard nor saw anything in writing from this dealership that indicated that your down payment would not be refundable under the particular circumstances of your situation as described or that an alleged "restocking fee" might also be assessed against you. (Unlike smaller retail items which are returned to the store by their purchasers, as a commercial practice, cars are not normally considered amenable to restocking, i.e., being put back on the store's shelves for sale----as far as I am aware.)

You might also make reference to your "feeling that the dealership was not

honest with (you) about the condition of the car".

As a Franchise Attorney I agree with the other attorney answer. I only add that you can sue them in small claims court and very likely get a judgment for your down payment back. Small claims court has advisers on staff that can help you with the paperwork, etc. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation

You should see a consumer law attorney asap. You have a number of potential claims under Virginia law. Good luck.