- Jurisdiction
- South Carolina
Hi,
I spent numerous hours with a local car dealer over the weekend whereby they found a car from another dealership that met all the requirements I was looking for. We subsequently signed and agreed all the paperwork, lease agreement, title for my trade car, finance etc. I was looking forward to collecting the vehicle tomorrow as it was due to be transported to their dealership for me to collect.
I received a telephone call last night advising me that the other dealership sold the car and that therefore I can no longer have it and our agreement is null and void. They've advised me they will try and find me another car that I may like.
Now obviously the car I want was the one that I agreed finance etc on but apparently can no longer have. I have said I expect them to find me a car that is at least the same spec as the one I was having and that I would not be expecting to pay any additional cost (even if the price is higher). My question though is; can they do this? Do I have any legal position on this? Surely there must be some breach of contract or something?
I would really appreciate advice on where I stand legally before I next speak to them.
Many thanks.
I spent numerous hours with a local car dealer over the weekend whereby they found a car from another dealership that met all the requirements I was looking for. We subsequently signed and agreed all the paperwork, lease agreement, title for my trade car, finance etc. I was looking forward to collecting the vehicle tomorrow as it was due to be transported to their dealership for me to collect.
I received a telephone call last night advising me that the other dealership sold the car and that therefore I can no longer have it and our agreement is null and void. They've advised me they will try and find me another car that I may like.
Now obviously the car I want was the one that I agreed finance etc on but apparently can no longer have. I have said I expect them to find me a car that is at least the same spec as the one I was having and that I would not be expecting to pay any additional cost (even if the price is higher). My question though is; can they do this? Do I have any legal position on this? Surely there must be some breach of contract or something?
I would really appreciate advice on where I stand legally before I next speak to them.
Many thanks.