"YOUR CAR CALL" -Harry Douglas

Hey Harry, I bought a new car in March 2010 from a dealership in Maryland. The car has had multiple issues ever since we bought it. The vehicle has been back to the Dealer five times for a total of 45+ days for repair that were mostly technical issues.

The main problem is with multiple warning lights (Airbag, ABS, Brake, Parking Brake and Traction Control); which occurred three separate times in three months. From what I have been told, this issue alone deems the car Lemon under the Maryland lemon law.

Could you please confirm that that this is true? If so, what should my first step be? Should I send a letter asking the dealership to repair the problems, buy back the vehicle at the price I paid or more? What are my rights? Also, should I include in the letter that this is a Lemon Car case?

I need some guidance on this issue. Thanks in advance for your help! -Sam


Sam,

Go straight to the owners manual and get the manufactures Toll-Free number. Tell them your problem with their vehicle that you purchased. They will ask for your service tickets so have those ready. Request a meeting with their Regional Service Manager.

This sounds like a simple reset of the vehicles on-board computer. I can't understand why the Dealerships service department cannot handle it. If that computer is faulty it would show up when they scope-it-out.

Sam, you didn't state if this vehicle was new or used. That info would help me. You can call this number Monday-Friday 9-11 AM EST: 1-888-454-3378

Good Luck!
Harry Douglas

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Hey Harry, I have a bit of an issue. A few months ago, I put my car up "for sale by owner." I had someone come for the car, they did not have cash but had a check. I took the check but did not hand over the pink slip of the car until the check cleared. However the person that gave me the check took the car and was to return the next day for the pink slip once the check cleared. Long story short the check never cleared and this person never returned with my car. I have gone to the authorities who say they cant do anything. This person still has my car. Is there any legal action I can take against this person? I have not been able to find anything out and I feel completely lost! I know it was my mistake to take the check and let him take the car, but lesson learned. -Deanna


Deanna,

I think that I have this straight, you offered your car "For Sale." You had a person who came and looked at your car and decided to purchase this car from you. The buyer wrote you a check and took ownership of the car. By "Pink Slip" I assume you are referring to the state issued title. The check was bad but the person never returned to make that check good or return the car to you.

By a "authorities" I take that to mean the Police. This is a pure and simple case of "Larceny After Trust." Any Lawyer should take this case. The way I see it you are owed for the car, Lawyer fees, plus court cost and any expenses you have had in relation to this car deal gone bad.

I say, "Lawyer Up!"

Good Luck!
Harry Douglas

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Hey Harry, I have been paying my dad $280 a month for almost 2 years now and will pay the truck off in February. I got into an argument with him and now he is threatening to take the truck from me since legally it is his. I have nearly paid the truck off and have kept it fully insured under my name this whole time. I don't want to loose the truck since I am a single mother and have no other way around or money to get a new one. Is there anything legally linking me to this truck so I can keep it and pay him off and put in my name or can he just take two years of payments and my only source of transportation from me and my son? HELP HARRY! -Jan


Jan,

Sounds like your "Dear Ole Dad" has got you. Let this be a lesson to never ever do business with a relative.

I think your only option is to pressure 'Dear Ole Dad" to produce a title in your name for the truck and hope that he is the type of Dad that is loving and caring .

Sounds to me that if he demands the truck you will have no choice but to turn it over!

Of course you could take the scum-bag to court. I hope that you made your payments with checks to prove you actually did make the payments to him. A low-life like this could deny that you ever paid a penny.

Good Luck!
Harry Douglas


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