I Got Screwed by Hyundai

[ccorcillo]

ok..as short as possible-i bought a 2005 Hyundai Accent from Doral Hyundai. Well, 9 days later, the engine seized. I towed the car back to dealer. They wanted me to take the $6000 i spent and apply it toward the purchase of a new car. I considered the offer, i saw a another car it was $10,500. I figured i would finance 4500. Right? NO. The set an obscene interest rate i could never afford (the car would have come out to 19,000 in the end) So, they came up with another offer. They said they would put a brand new engine, with a 10k warranty into the Accent. After thinking about it, i agreed. So, i take the car home. 2months later, the engine seizes. My mechanic says, it was never a brand new engine, he also said it was poor installation and completely their fault. I called them and they are not returning my calls. They are not honoring the warranty and i dont have a copy of it. I got totally screwed, what if anything can i do?

 

[army judge]

You can attempt to sue them in small claims.
Without proof (the written warranty), that might not fly.

Report them to a local tv station or newspaper or the BBB.

That's a hail Mary, however.

Contact the owner of the dealership and plead your case.

He or she might feel like helping you.

Good luck.

 

[mightymoose]

Do you have maintenance records or receipts showing the engine was changed? That might help... as it is unlikely that such a repair would be done without a warranty.