Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia

I purchased a 2010 car that was advertised as new and sold as new on the paperwork. It had 832 miles on it. The dealer said it had been driven from another dealer and that is why it had miles on it. After a few days, I found an insurance paper in the glove compartment showing another individual's name insuring the car (VIN matched). A CARFAX search showed the car as being "sold" 1 month prior to my purchase. The dealer had a long-winded answer, but it boiled down to failed credit for the person and the dealer "took it back." The dealer called it a "roll back" and said the car had never been titled. (I did a title search. It had not been titled) I spoke to the sales manager and he is offering for us to return the car or for us to be compenstated. My wife and I are mainly mad at the fact that the salesman and manager both lied to us about the mileage (and did again initially when I went back) and they will probably lie to others. I would like to hit them where it hurts (in their wallet). Should I go forward and accept their consolation prize or pursue a lawsuit using the VA consumer protection act or fraud?

Asked on 12/11/09, 7:37 am

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Take the "consolation prize" would be my recommendation.

Answered on 12/17/09, 11:09 am

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