Legal Question in Product Liability in Illinois

Bad Car Experience/Can I Sue

I took a 2006 Monte Carl back to the dealer that sold it to me because the frame was bent. They gave me a 2008 Pontiac and tacked on 7500.00 to the cost for buying out the Monte Carlo. No one at the dealership want to work with me by lowering my payments or the amount of the car they are ignoring my calls and when I go up there everybody is too busy. I want my car back or a better contract agrrement. What should I do? Can I sue them?


Asked on 12/18/07, 4:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Nima Taradji Taradji Law Offices

Re: Bad Car Experience/Can I Sue

Let me see if I understand your question:

1- You purchased a 2006 Monte Carlo from Dealer X.

2- When they sold it to you, they did not tell you that the frame was bent--

3- I assume the car was sold "As Is"?

4- you took it back and they charged you $7500 to take the car back and give you a 2008 Pontiac.

5-Now you want to get your old car back, or get a better deal?

If the car you bought was sold "As Is" without any warranty you took on the responsibility to make sure it is what you wanted to buy before signing on the dotted line. Once you did that, it's your problem that the car has a bent frame.

The dealer is under no obligation to take it back based on that issue.

But they did--did they tell you at the time they were giving you the Pontiac that it was going to cost you additional dollars? If they did, why did you agree to it at the time? If you agreed to it, and again, signed on the dotted line, you are stuck.

From what I have surmised, and based on my limited understanding of the events, I do not see a cause of action. Of course, there may be details you have not told me that may change the entire picture. My conclusion is only based on what you have written and the assumptions I have made.

I hope this helps,

Taradji law Offices

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Answered on 12/18/07, 5:05 pm
Joseph Michelotti Michelotti & Associates, Ltd.

Re: Bad Car Experience/Can I Sue

Probably too late, but contact the Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Division.

check out my website - www.michelottilaw.com

email me if you have any questions - [email protected]

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Answered on 12/19/07, 12:06 am


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