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Hey Michael, Looks like I gotta switch hats and take off my JD and Engineers hat and put on my Attorney hat for this one lol. Anyway, laws vary state to state, of course, but I can lay some common law and statutes on you which is generally true in most of our jurisdictions. You asked if you have a "complaint" against the dealer: Well, there are legally recognized causes of action for Fraud/Misrepresentation, but to prevail in such, the Plaintiff has to prove by a preponderance of evidence the dealer with "knowledge" purposely intended to and committed fraud against you. HOWEVER, that "knowledge" element is a toughie to prove. Even, if he made a mistake to your disatvantage, thats still not actionable FRAUD, and consider how hard it may be to obtain court admissible evidence or testimony to prove that????? Besides, theres the age old common law of "Caveat Emptor" or Let the Buyer Beware that is still a viable legally recognized defense. I do a lot of work in negotiations (dont like to and litigate as little as possible) and in these situations if you consider the cost of litigation etc, this is somethgin you need to try and settle on your own, cuz the more you can keep money grubbing lawywers out of the picture, the better off you are. I would first gather my knowledge and evidence and what you actually know (not guesses) and arrange a nice face to face meetign with the dealer where you calmly and rationally air your complaint and hope hes a good businessman and honest gentleman and he may help you. THATS THE BEST WAY, MAN TO MAN, FACE TO FACE. If that dont work, the next place I would complain is to the local Better Business Bureau and maybe they can assit you. If that dont work, I would file a complaint with the States Atttorney Generals Office and maybe they can help. If that dont work, take 2 aspirins and call me in the mornign at the office lol. Seriously, try to be decent and reasonable at first and avoid confrontation, cuz that will only get his defenses and hackles up, especially if you even mention lawyers or legal action. Best Wishes, Good Luck n God Bless ya Ol John T Nordhoff in Indiana
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