Second Chance Auto Sales Ltd. This Company Failed to tell me the car they were selling me had been smashed up and damaged over $2000 Burnaby British Columbia
I bought a 2002 pontiac grand am. Within a year I start to notice things like my headlights are set to high and I had a problem with my drivers window, so I went to the shop. At the shop the man told me someone had been in the door before. So I ran an accident search. turns out my car has been in 2 accidents one for over $4000 and one for $1900.
Clearly I should have been informed of the damages,that is the law. I phoned the owner and he {after getting all my paperwork,his was unavalible to him?} agreed to fix this problem by finding me a replacement,a truck.Weeks go by and nothing no truck. I informed him that we needed to deal with this and soon,he gave me the old time takes speech,and I gave him the I'm calling a Lawyer. Since then no one answers the phone,and they wont answer my e-mails. I guess since they won't talk with me to resolve this matter,that I'm being ripped off.
Dave
kamlopps, British Columbia
Canada
3 Updates & Rebuttals
Laura
Mission,British Columbia,
Canada
RE: You haven't been ripped off
#4Consumer Comment
Thu, November 09, 2006
I don't what the laws are in the US regarding the purchase of a used vehicle. In B.C. Canada, the auto dealership must by law diclose damages requiring repairs in excess of $2,000. The dealership must also legally disclose the accurate odometer reading, that the vehicle complies with the Motor Vehicle Act, as well as other criteria. The vehicle must be deemed safe to be operated on the road.
Unless the dealership states "in their own experience" (a statement which is legally binding in a court of law), other statements such as, " it's a nice running vehicle, low mileage, looks good" is considered puffery (not legally binding). In that case, the consumer should have the vehicle inspected.
I just won a case this month based on the a "statement" the dealership made regarding a used vehicle coupled with a warranty issue.
Dave
kamlopps,British Columbia,
Canada
its finally over
#4Author of original report
Mon, April 17, 2006
Second chance finally gave me a new car.I had many problems as the lot they were running was not legit.they are registerd out of Prince george,but 'were' selling out of Burnaby. After being fined by th MDC, they upped me a new car.Shaddiest person Ive ever delt with. ripped off, disrespected, lied to ,then they rectified the problem. I will never deal with them again,and I can only hope he learned his lesson.Dont be a rip-off.
Dave
Jacksonville,Florida,
U.S.A.
You haven't been ripped off
#4Consumer Comment
Tue, January 17, 2006
You are guilty of ignorance. Never buy a used car without a car-fax which lets you know about accidents and excessive repairs and mileage.
They may be idiots, but ultimately you are responsible for making sure the vehicle you buy is in the condition you think it is, which includes taking it to your mechanic.