Car advertised in paper Does advertising party have to honor price?

[dlackey]

California
Car advertised in paper. I went to buy it they said they made a mistake. Does advertising party have to honor price.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

California
Car advertised in paper. I went to buy it they said they made a mistake. Does advertising party have to honor price.

My response:

If it was truly a "mistake", then the disclaimer, written in teeny, tiny, words at the bottom of the advertisement takes precedence; e.g., "not responsible for printing errors".

If they're not able to demonstrate that it was a true "mistake", then it also depends upon the disparity of the price; e.g., car is valued everywhere at $20,000.00, but the ad states they will sell the car for $200.00. If that's the case, it's a legitimate mistake, and unenforceable.

IAAL

 

[dlackey]

advertised Price was off by 5,000

There was no disclaimer on the add. the miles on the car wer also wrong

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Re: advertised Price was off by 5,000

There was no disclaimer on the add. the miles on the car wer also wrong

My response:

It's highly doubtful that a dealership would advertise without a "disclaimer"; however, I'll presume that you're correct about that issue at this point.

But, without much more specific information (your post was very general, and without specifics), I would have to say, in my opinion, that a $5,000.00 price differential would qualify as a "mistake" and the law would not enforce a demand on your part. If it had been within a few hundred dollars, or even a thousand dollars, I would tend to favor your position. But, $5,000.00 is a bit much to hold their hands to the fire.

Good luck.

IAAL

 

[dlackey]

Re: Re: advertised Price was off by 5,000

My response:

It's highly doubtful that a dealership would advertise without a "disclaimer"; however, I'll presume that you're correct about that issue at this point.

But, without much more specific information (your post was very general, and without specifics), I would have to say, in my opinion, that a $5,000.00 price differential would qualify as a "mistake" and the law would not enforce a demand on your part. If it had been within a few hundred dollars, or even a thousand dollars, I would tend to favor your position. But, $5,000.00 is a bit much to hold their hands to the fire.

Good luck.

IAAL

 

[dlackey]

car add

Thanks for your help

dlackey