getting beat on a used car...can i picket the dealership?

[jeffsback]

i recently bought a used jeep. the dealer i bought it from assured me his mechanic looked at it and all was good. we had mutual business contacts, so i took him at his word. after i bought the vehicle i went straight to dmv to register and inspect my new jeep. they failed me for brakes out of adjustment. but when i took it to my mechanic, i needed all new brake system..722 bucks....the dealer doesn't want to deal with me.when i ask who their mechanic is he says he doesn't know which one they took it to. i said give me all of them and i will go to each one. i need to know if in fact anyone did look at it. is that fraud, what can i do?....i want to picket his business tomorrow, a busy saturday...is that legal? help me please?
i live in new jersey...i would picket in rahway...

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

You have the absolute right to picket, hold up signs, talk to those willing to listen, and even perhaps to cause people to turn around and go someplace else. That's because you have the First Amendment to the United States Constitution standing with you, shoulder to shoulder.

Your only limitation is to do so on the sidewalk in front of their business. You would be trespassing if you step on their property.

Go get 'em !

IAAL

 

[jeffsback]

Thank you for the advise. I have just returned from the dealership and saw your response. That is exactly what I did! Last night I made up Poster boards which read:
Rahway Auto Ripped Me Off.....and...Don't Buy From A Thief..
I put one sign on each side of my jeep and parked it right in the middle of their business on the street. I waved to cars as they rode by. About a dozen stopped to ask why, others waved and honked. After an hour an a half the Police arrived. They said I should just take them to court. I stated that I had a right to let others know before they buy. The Officer was concerned with confrontation, and stated that I could be charged for harassment. I said I would leave the vehicle there and stand down the street.
After approximately another half hour the salesman came out with a check for the balance of the complete brake job.
Although I did win my money that was owed, I'm still stuck with a vehicle that was misrepresented and may have more bills in the near future.
Again, Thank you, Jeff