What do you do when a car dealership lies to you?

What do you do when a car dealership lies to you?

You might be tempted to contact the salesperson to address the issue. Don’t do that! If he or she lied to you once, they will likely lie again. Instead, contact a knowledgeable attorney that will assess your case for free and then, if your case is viable, represent you in your case for no out of pocket cost to you.

Can a dealership hold your car?

Lastly, a dealer may ask for a deposit to hold a vehicle for you after a Purchase & Sale Agreement has been signed. They want to make sure you’re serious about buying the car before they will agree to hold it for you. This only happens if you need time to gather payment for the vehicle or take out a loan.

Should you always take your car to the dealer for service?

One of the biggest myths in the automotive industry is that your warranty will be void if you don’t take your car to the dealership. It’s not true. The law is that as long as a licensed repairer services your car according to your car’s logbook, your warranty will not be impacted whatsoever.

Can I get my car serviced in lockdown?

Although many non-essential businesses have been told to close again, car service departments and garages are allowed to remain open during the lockdown, so you should be able to get your car serviced.

Do I need to Mot my car in lockdown?

In short, yes. Car garages are deemed essential, and so they will remain open, carrying out MOTs, servicing and other essential repairs.

Why do dealerships try to rip you off?

When dealers sense hesitation, they’ll sometimes try to force buyers off the fence by telling them that the deal they offered is only good for that day, or that another buyer is interested in the same car. This is their attempt to force you into an emotion-based decision.

What happens if a car is not serviced on time?

If you don’t have an oil change or continue to use the car with low fluid levels, then you can do some serious damage to the engine. By not servicing your car you are likely to find that its performance may deteriorate.