Hi Dennis,
Thanks for getting back to me. The estimates range from 7K down to 3K for the repairs...the less expensive being the other dealership. The body shop found more problems than the dealership. Once the door, hood, bumper, and grill were brought to my attention, it is evident to me that the car was in a pretty bad accident. The previous owner of the car is Enterprise Rent a Car and they claim to know nothing about this problem. My finacee is an attorney, so he has been fighting on my behalf, but getting nowhere. You are right about the lease company...they do not care and told me if I terminate the lease early that I will have a big release fee to pay. Since my car is used, it does not fall under the Lemon Law...besides that, the problems are caused by an accident. I am just praying now for a solution...since I have exhausted all that I know to do.
Thanks for your response.
Beth
Originally Posted by DTMenace
Coach Beth
There are numerous questions related to your post:
1. What are the repairs outlined on the two body shop repair estimates
2. What did the "other" dealer provide as a repair estimate
3. No recourse under the lemon law
4. Call the lease holder and explain the findings, I'm sure they will turn their back on you and insist you must make your payments
5. Try to contact the owner previous to your purchase, to get the details, possibly through your state dmv
6. Last and most costly, you must pay for the repairs
The moral of the story is you can't trust these dealers and car fax reports, since it is very easy to avoid the car fax if you pay cash for the repairs.
Good Luck,
Dennis