Fraudulent Vehicle Trade Case
Summary
Dealers in Oregon cannot misrepresent a vehicles condition. You may have a case under the Unfair Trade Practices Act if the dealer provided false information about the Jeep. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to explore your options.Full Conversation
I live in Gresham oregon. I am a 37 year old former Army Ranger who served in combat in Afganistan and Iraq honorably d ischarged as a Sgt. And do not collect any benefits what so ever. I am a mechanic by trade and recently traded my * clear titled accident free * premium subaru crosstrek with *,* miles to Family sized Motos of Gladstone Oregon for a canadian manufactured * jeep wrangler sport bone stock. No a/c, all manual door locks and windows blown speakers, missing apolstry paint beyond normal wear and tear. Dealer had listed at low miles 4wheel drive, a/c, after market stereo fog lights, suspension lift, backseat, carfax full maintenence report which is totally decieving and in its own entirety without having to be an expert is false and misleading representation of the vehicle actual condition upon first sightof vehi c le during test drive. I put gas in to drive it. They falsified papers withoit my knowlege concent or approval a nd never gave me a copy of final agreemrnt or signed agreement when given keys to go home jeep in hand *$ loan agreement would call with insurance binder after i got off work isurr me day harrassed by dealership for my info from
Did you sign any paperwork or contract when you traded your Subaru for the Jeep?
In Oregon, it's illegal for a dealer to misrepresent a vehicle's condition. You may have a case under the Unfair Trade Practices Act.