Questions answered by Scott Richard Kaufman

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Is this Small Claims Worthy (theft vs. chargeback)?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

CA civil code section 1793.2(b) gives them 30 days to fix, under warranty. If they have failed to accomplish this goal and you have the written...

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Is there any federal or state law that requires an auto finance company or car dealership to report your payments to CRA's

Scott's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

Generally, if they state in their paperwork that they are a reporter, they will report and if not, they will not. Most car dealers are not...

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Are car dealers legally required to give me back my trade in and cash dep. after 30 days if the financing didn't go through?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

Get it all in writing, including WHY they think it is OK to not honor their deal with you after 30 days. Did you miss any payments? Fail to get...

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I agreed to sell a car and the buyer paid me money already. I was in the process of sending the title to them when they became b

Scott's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

Until the deal is "done" you can always negotiate a different deal. Reasonableness is the standard you both will be judged by if it goes to court....

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If title, registration and license on a vehicle is in MS the vehicle is in CA to force the return should it be in MS or CA

Scott's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

I do not fully understand your question, but, it appears your son has title to a vehicle and someone else has possession of the vehicle. Therefore,...

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Can I have my car towed off my sister in laws property?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

More facts are needed. For instance: How is it your sister in law came to possess your car? Why will she not give it back? What does your...

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My brother died July 1st, 2012 No will are the step children entitle to get any of his estate over his sidlings

Scott's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

If significant funds are at stake, and no easy agreement at hand, do not hesitate to hire counsel for yourself.

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After signing a purchase agreement and taking delivery on a vehicle can the dealership say i have to return it

Scott's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

For more information on this type of scam, search the net (or AVVO) for used car "yo-yo" scam. Ms. Liblang knows all about this and all about MI...

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Can a dealership's finance department change the finance terms after contract is signed?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

For more information on this type of scam, search the net (or AVVO) for used car "yo-yo" scam. The dealers tend to reserve a 10 day period in the...

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I purchased a used car on Saturday. I was provided false information on the value.

Scott's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

In CA a dealer may not sell you a vehicle at a higher price than advertised anywhere (by dealer) in the prior six months. FL may have a similar...

Scott Richard Kaufman's Answers (14112)

Is this Small Claims Worthy (theft vs. chargeback)?

Is there any federal or state law that requires an auto finance company or car dealership to report your payments to CRA's

Are car dealers legally required to give me back my trade in and cash dep. after 30 days if the financing didn't go through?

I agreed to sell a car and the buyer paid me money already. I was in the process of sending the title to them when they became b

If title, registration and license on a vehicle is in MS the vehicle is in CA to force the return should it be in MS or CA

Can I have my car towed off my sister in laws property?

My brother died July 1st, 2012 No will are the step children entitle to get any of his estate over his sidlings

After signing a purchase agreement and taking delivery on a vehicle can the dealership say i have to return it

Can a dealership's finance department change the finance terms after contract is signed?

I purchased a used car on Saturday. I was provided false information on the value.