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Originally Posted by KowalskiCamaro
The owner of the dealership spoke to me today and said he would not pay off my trade in until I come into the dealership and settle the difference. GEEZ! Can he really do that?
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Yes he can refuse to pay. However, he has also signed the contract stating he will pay off the trade in. If he fails to do so he is in breach of the contract and is liable in court. Not only will he have to pay off the trade in, court cost but punitive damages... ie credit repair, lost wages etc. Since both you and his business enter into an agreement and signed a contract, he is a responsible as you. No you are not responsible for their mistake. The only thing they can do is ask if you'd be will to make up for their mistake. They can't and have no legal right to make you pay. I would tell him if he fails to honor your contract you will see him in court and that not only he will not get the $1300 which was a mistake on his side, he will be paying court costs and punitive damages, loss of a loyal customer, and the publicity of being a dishonest dealership.
Good luck.