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What to do about a shady dealership?
The dealership is buying back the contract on my car due to fraudulent claims made to bank. The bank still owns the car and is waiting for dealership to send money back. Was instructed by bank not to return car to dealership until they get their money. Once bank said OK, I was to call the dealership to exchange car for down payment. Now I have no car, no down payment and my car seats, wallet and other personal belongings are still in the car. They did this at 5:00 pm, right when the bank closed and dealership closed at 6:00 pm. I called the police and was told this is a civil matter. Dealership never notified me about buying back the contract or to return the vehicle. This is their way of punishing me for blowing the whistle to the bank.
Asked on May 5, 2012 under General Practice, Illinois
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written, it seems that you need to consult with an attorney that practices in the area of automotive law since law enforcement deems your matter a civil matter. You bought a car (presumably over time) and your car has been taken from you along with your personal items.
Another thing that you can do is to contact your local department of motor vehicles. This entity in most states is typically in charge of overseeing consumer complaints against dealerships.
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