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Originally Posted by I_H8_Crawford
Some questions for the very knowledgeable CP posters:
My girlfriend just purchased a "new" car from an Acura dealership tonight, and a couple things:
1)The "new" car had 72 Kms on it already
2)The radio in the car already had all the presets tuned
3)The battery was DEAD when the dealership was showing her the car
4)There are scratches on the back bumper
Unfortunately, I wasn't there with her, and she signed the papers, so what recourse does she have?
Does this sound like a new car to you, or is the dealership ****ing around with her?
And, if the dealership is ****ing around with her, can she return the car and/or get out of the sale??
Also, is there such a thing as a "breaking in" period for a car? I know when I bought my car in 2002 I was told to take it easy, but they told her it doesn't matter?
Any advice/information would be much appreciated...
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When we bought our new car the battery needed a quick charge as well so I don't think that is a big deal, as for the KM's on it remember that the cars are driven on and off trucks as well as around dealership lots, gone to fill it up for her, etc.
It doesn't take long to preset the radio so maybe they thought they were being nice and doing it for her
The back bumper thing I think she should be able to go back to the dealersship and say something and they would be happy to take care of it.
In terms of the breaking in period, tell her to not go Malk chicken for a while as the electronics in the car are busy "sensing" her driving habits and as well it's like doing it for the first time, you just don't jump in and giver hell without breaking it in.
there are many knowledgable posters such as Lanny and Hulk Rogan who constantly banter back and forth about cars so I assume one fo them knows something
