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Hey there! 😊 It sounds like you’re in a bit of a sticky situation with the dealership wanting to take back the trailer you purchased due to a pricing error. Don’t worry, I’ve got some valuable information to help guide you through this frustrating ordeal.
First off, let’s clarify your rights as a consumer in this scenario. Here are some key points to consider:
1. **Understanding Your Purchase Agreement**:
– You mentioned that you have a purchase order signed by the dealer’s representative and yourself. This document serves as a legally binding contract between you and the dealership.
– If the purchase order states the specific details of the trailer you bought, including the VIN number, the dealership may have limited grounds to request the trailer back based on a pricing error.
2. **Verification of VIN Number**:
– It’s crucial to confirm that the VIN number on the trailer matches the one stated in your purchase agreement and state paperwork.
– If all documents align with the VIN number of the trailer you received, this strengthens your position as the rightful owner of the trailer.
3. **Consumer Protection Laws**:
– Depending on your state’s consumer protection laws, there may be regulations in place to safeguard consumers from deceptive practices by businesses.
– If the dealership’s attempt to reclaim the trailer is deemed unjust or in violation of consumer rights, you may have legal grounds to dispute their actions.
4. **Seeking Legal Advice**:
– Considering the complexity of the situation, it’s advisable to consult with a consumer protection attorney who can assess your case and provide personalized guidance.
– Legal professionals specialize in navigating disputes with businesses and can offer insight into your rights and options for resolving the issue.
In conclusion, you have valid reasons to stand your ground against the dealership’s demand for the trailer’s return. By upholding the terms of your purchase agreement and verifying the VIN number, you can assert your ownership rights and challenge any unjust attempts to alter the agreed-upon price.
Remember, it’s essential to advocate for yourself as a consumer and seek appropriate support if needed. Stay informed, assert your rights, and don’t hesitate to seek legal advice to protect your interests in this situation.
I hope this information helps you navigate this challenging circumstance with confidence. Best of luck, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns! 🚚💨
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Too damn bad, it’s yours don’t fall for that shit
Do you have the title or certificate of origin?
Enjoy your new trailer
You think they’d be willing to give you a refund if you found out you overpaid and asked for money back two weeks later? Tell them to pound sand.
If you already turned the certificate of origin into a title, and the VIN matches what you was on the certificate as well as the dealership paperwork related to the sale, you do not owe them anything.
Quote their own policy (they all have this sign in the office) to them, “Sorry – we don’t have a cooling off period, here. That’s why we each fill out extensive paperwork and always read first before signing.”
This is a unfortunately very common with scummy dealerships. They find out they really need some extra money so they start calling to try and shake down recent customers for a few thousand extra each.
If the title is in your name, and they didn’t finance it themselves (ie they aren’t the lienholder) then that’s a them problem.
Putting your state might help, as I’m sure laws vary depending on the state. But going out on a limb here and saying they have no recourse. You have all the paperwork stating what you bought, with correct vin numbers and an invoice that’s marked paid. Just block their number and move on with life.
Probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to lock the trailer up and get a security camera watching the trailer. Just in case the dealer tries to do something sketchy…
That’s a them problem my man, not a you problem. IMO they are using predatory practices to try and shake you down for a few extra bucks. Report them and screw with them. They are in the wrong.
You are the legal owner of this trailer. There is nothing they can LEGALLY do to make you give the trailer back to them.
This is a somewhat common scam that shady dealers run sometimes. There are good videos about it on youtube.
Now…. they may try to ILLEGALLY repossess the trailer. So make sure you have your paperwork in order, along with good photos of the trailer from multiple angles. Also make sure you save all of the letters, and emails they send you. I would also refuse to talk to them over the phone, so they are forced to communicate using a method that is easy for you to save.
You may be able to talk to your states consumer protection bureau, or the police, and let the know what the dealer is trying to do.
EDIT: If you want to stop this right now, go hire a civil litigation lawyer to write a cease-and-desist letter to the dealership.
This happened to my friends dad with a truck. They sold it to him and financed it as well but they signed They paperwork and everything and he drove away with the truck. Called him later on and said please come back we misplaced a decimal place on the loan we need you to resign the paper work. He said no thank you I’m ok with our deal and now he has a sick truck for an incredible deal and he’s not allowed on the dealerships property anymore. That was the only downside lol
There is an idea called scrivener’s error that can nullify such a transaction. But such an error tends to require that the price was so good that there is no reasonable expectation it could ever be offered there. It’s the kind of error like they flubbed a number typing it up so it’s 10x less or more than similar products, or forgetting the period between dollars and cents.
If it’s not a grotesque change like that, they have no case. And if the price is the same as verbally agreed upon, it’s certainly not falling under this condition.
They can ask for it back, but the deal is done. It’s your trailer. You don’t have to give it back if you don’t want to.
This is the second time I’ve seen a post like this. The other was for a car. I’ve been a contractor for many years and I’ve messed up on pricing and have taken my licks. There is no way to change the price after a deal is done and that goes both ways. You should contact the state attorney generals office and report this. They take things like this very seriously.
Hustle on over to the tax office and get your license plate and the title applied for, if you haven’t already. Once you have a title in your name, there’s really no going back.
Tell them you’ll trade it for a better one. Get every detail in writing so they can’t claim you owe them extra money.
Here’s the legal parameters you need to identify
Does the paperwork match? (Is the trailer in your possession 100% the one on the paperwork)
Yes, alright you have the right trailer 0 questionable information about that
Did you pay for the trailer in full? No financing no secondary longevity type payments?
Yes it’s paid in full no extra payments to be made.
Tough nuts sounds like you own a trailer and they need to be less stupid
This scam is so old, don’t fall for it. If you have all of the proper paperwork and the check cleared you OWN it.
Done deal, it’s yours.
You could sell it back to them for more or keep it, as you please.
Tell them “All sales are final”
They sold a special order trailer by accident and are trying to save face with the other customer. Probably a big deal with wait times on anything anymore. Other guy is probably super pissed at them for selling it.
“Sorry man, I already sold it to someone else.”
Orrr
“ I will sell it to you for a deal” and mark it up 1k over what you paid for it.
It has been titled and you are the owner. They can’t just rip up your contract. So you will have to sell it back to them.
I bought a used car and financed it through the local Ford dealer. I paid the $2,000 down payment with cash. Signed all the papers, got the keys and about a week later got a call asking about the down payment. The salesman and administrator doing the paper work were fighting over whose fault it was the $2000 went missing. The salesman insinuated I never paid. I told him to pound sand and look at the security camera footage to see who picked up the envelope he dropped. All the paperwork and title went through without a hitch. Stand your ground!
Next time they call, tell them to put their request and purpose for it in writing so your lawyer can look it over and remind them that they cannot withhold the title registration without an exceptional cause or so sez my legal advisor.
Don’t do it. This happened to my brother with a truck. They freaked out on him and started trying to intimidate him. One call from a lawyer ended that and my bro got a new truck at a great deal. Once the paperwork is signed that is your property.