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SalemaG

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
My husband and I purchased a new SUV on May 17, 2014. The price stated on the contract is different from the listed price..when I asked the finance manager about it, he stated the difference was due to fees. The difference is $800 and the break down of fees is no where on the contract. I went back the following day and he couldn't give me an accurate break down of fees. I noticed that the dealer didn't sign my copy of the contract and on the top of the contract it states: THIS CONTRACT ISNT BINDING UNLESS SIGNED BY THE SELLER AND THE BUYER.. I want the vehicle, but I just want an explanation as to the additional $800. My questions are, 1. Do I have a legitimate small claims although my husband signed the contract and 2. Would their missing signature help me if I did take them to court?? Thanks!
 
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Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
My husband and I purchased a new SUV on May 17, 2014. The price stated on the contract is different from the listed price..when I asked the finance manager about it, he stated the difference was due to fees. The difference is $800 and the break down of fees is no where on the contract. I went back the following day and he couldn't give me an accurate break down of fees. I noticed that the dealer didn't sign my copy of the contract and on the top of the contract it states: THIS CONTRACT ISNT BINDING UNLESS SIGNED BY THE SELLER AND THE BUYER.. I want the vehicle, but I just want an explanation as to the additional $800. My questions are, 1. Do I have a legitimate small claims although my husband signed the contract and 2. Would their missing signature help me if I did take them to court?? Thanks!
I'll betchya their copy is signed ;)
 

Ohiogal

Queen Bee
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
My husband and I purchased a new SUV on May 17, 2014. The price stated on the contract is different from the listed price..when I asked the finance manager about it, he stated the difference was due to fees. The difference is $800 and the break down of fees is no where on the contract. I went back the following day and he couldn't give me an accurate break down of fees. I noticed that the dealer didn't sign my copy of the contract and on the top of the contract it states: THIS CONTRACT ISNT BINDING UNLESS SIGNED BY THE SELLER AND THE BUYER.. I want the vehicle, but I just want an explanation as to the additional $800. My questions are, 1. Do I have a legitimate small claims although my husband signed the contract and 2. Would their missing signature help me if I did take them to court?? Thanks!
Who is on the title? Did you sign the contract or not?
 

Ohiogal

Queen Bee
New vehicles generally do not have titles, they are sold on a bill of sale. Then a title application is submitted to the state agency that handles such matters.
And there would be an owner listed on the title or on the memorandum when it is issued. I am trying to determine since hubby is on the contract if she has any standing to do anything regarding this SUV.
 

Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
To be more clear, perhaps the question better asked is: Whose name(s) was(were) included on the application for title? :cool:
 

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