QUESTION
Can I sue car dealership for selling me a car I cannot pay for?
Asked on Nov 08th, 2017 on Consumer Fraud - Florida
More details to this question:
On 10 05 2017 I went to look at used vehicles at Hurley Chrysler in Del and FL. I was shown a 2017 Pacifica. I am 65 my husband 80 he has end stage CoPD & ran out of oxygen, I have vascular dementia. Dealership refused to take car back. It seems all I can do is file bankruptcy. I do not know if their predatory sales can be sued for taking advantage of elderly consumers.
1 ANSWER
Consumer Debt Collector Harassment & Abuse Attorney serving Tampa, FL
Partner at
Tischhauser Law Group
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Its VERY hard to complain they took advantage of you when you go thier store and decide to buy a car of any type. They are not responsible to determine "what you can afford" vs what you are willing to pay. Short of arguing a level of mental incapacity requiring a legal guardianship - poor decisions start with the buyer regardless of age. That stated, there is a point where a more predatory lending angle would arise - such as contracting to buy a car for a monthly payment value exceeding your actual monthly income - the issue then is how did this occur as no bank would likely finance such a vehicle absent some level of fraud by dealer.
Answered on Nov 09th, 2017 at 4:52 AM
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