Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

New Vehicle Reabte

I purchased 2 new vehicles from a dealer. Received 2 rebates on each, one was a military rebate. The rebates were applied to the cost of the vehicles. I arranged for financing other than the dealers. The dealer cashed both checks and after 2 months the dealer sent me a bill for $750. I called the dealer and was advised that 1 of the rebates was denied. The finance manager would not tell me that I was leagally obligated to pay only that it was morally the right thing to do. Now, 5 months later they have sent another bill showing the $750 is more than 30 days over due. Am I legally obligated to pay and how do I get this to stop so as not to affect my credit.


Asked on 3/03/04, 7:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Tenner Law Office of Alvin G. Tenner

Re: New Vehicle Reabte

Write a letter to the dealer and say that their people did the rebates and knew or should have known that only 1 rebate was valid. That telling you that both were valid was bait and switch. That you do not intend to pay and if they send a negative to any credit reporting agency, you will sue. Also file a complaint with the DMV telling them about the bait and switch.

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Answered on 3/04/04, 12:23 pm


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