Car Dealership Legal Concerns

Summary

If a car bought from a dealership has preexisting issues, Illinois laws like the Lemon Law and Consumer Fraud Act may offer protection. Document issues, contact the dealership, and consider legal action if uncooperative. Safety concerns, such as a faulty airbag, can strengthen the case.

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John
Hey John! How can I help you with your legal issue today?
friend bought a car from a dealership and we were told that there were no problems with the vehicle but it has been less than a week and we are finding preexisting problems
Sorry to hear about your friend's situation, John. In Illinois, there are laws that protect consumers in such scenarios, like the Illinois Lemon Law and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
Has your friend contacted the dealership about the problems?
not yet it is sunday
Hey John, it's a good idea to contact the dealership as soon as possible. They might offer a solution. If they don't, your friend can consider legal action. Do you know if the car still has any warranty left?
basic powertrain warranty for 15 days or * miles
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Under Illinois law, the dealership may be responsible for preexisting problems, especially if the issues are covered under the basic powertrain warranty.
- Have your friend document all issues found.
- Contact the dealership immediately when they open.
If the dealership is uncooperative, legal action can be considered.
two of the issues are in the drive train and one is a potentially faulty airbag
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John, it's crucial to address the potentially faulty airbag as it is a significant safety concern. If the dealership is uncooperative, your friend might need to consider legal action under the Illinois Lemon Law or the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
Would your friend like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist with this case?
yes but we don't have much money
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It sounds like this could be a high-value case, particularly due to the safety concerns with the potentially faulty airbag. Would your friend like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist with this case?
If so, I need to collect some information. What is your friend's phone number?
* * *
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It sounds like your friend's case may have considerable merit, especially with the safety issues involved. Let's proceed with connecting your friend to local lawyers who can assist.
Can you provide your friend's zipcode?
*
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Great, I just need a bit more information. Can you tell me your friend's name?
Michael jones
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What is your friend's email address?
mjones32192@gmail.com
Thank you for all the details. We will have a top rated lawyer in your area contact you shortly. For your records below is the information I gathered
Name: Michael Jones
Email: mjones32192@gmail.com
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Zipcode: *
Reason: Bought a car from a dealership and found preexisting problems including drivetrain issues and a potentially faulty airbag.
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Is there anything else I can help you with?
no thank you
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It looks like everything has been covered and your friend Michael will soon be connected with a local lawyer to assist with the situation. If you have any other questions or need further assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. Take care!
boobs
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