Dealership Yo-Yos Consumer on Car Lease
Consumer Question: Leased 2 brand new cars from 2 different dealerships within 1 month. 1st dealership suddenly wants me to sign a new contract w/ a higher interest rate bec. of the 2nd leased car. Nothing in my contract stipulated that I cannot lease another car. I would like to keep my old contract & I would like them to stop forcing me to sign a new contract which I cannot afford. I kept all obligations for the 1st month. 2nd month/payment is coming within a week & I have not received a bill from them (from the old contract) yet. The “affected” car does not have yet a license plate & registration (brand new). If they will not send me a bill, then I don’t know where to pay them, then it seems that they are pushing me to a default(?). Is what they’re doing even legal since I have a copy of the said contract? What are my rights/options in this case? Can I sue them for breach of contract & harrassment? Times are hard & I work full time. The 2 cars are ordinary cars which my family needs. We cannot afford a car purchase. Thank you for your help…
HLF Reply: You need a consumer lawyer to review your contracts. The answer to your question will be in the contract.