What to do if I bought a car listed as AWD from a dealer but it turns out that it is FWD?
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What to do if I bought a car listed as AWD from a dealer but it turns out that it is FWD?
Recently I found out the car is only FWD and now the dealer says he is not responsible because it is a VIN error. All my paperwork says AWD/4WD. I need AWD because of my location and career. Should I be acquiring a lawyer? What can I do about this?
Asked on October 8, 2012 under General Practice, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It doesn't matter whether it is a VIN error or not--it is a breach of the agreement of sale to sell you FWD when you were paying for an buying AWD. If it's an innocent mistake on the dealer's part, he would not be liable for additional damages or compensation (e.g., it's not a case of consummer fraud), but you could still rescind the contract of sale due to the "mutual mistake" (both parties were mistaken as to the nature of the car), return the car, and get your money back. If the dealer will not voluntarily accept this, you should retain an attorney to help you.
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