I put a 500 deposit and signed the P+S for a 09 ram 1500 sport to be built on 4/23. The plants shut down 5/1-it has been now delayed until 7/30 at the earliest according to the dealer's computer. I told them that is rediculous-find me another truck--needless to say i found one for 5grand cheaper at another dealer that they couldn't match--they were honest saying they couldn't match it go get it from them. They said they would give me my $500 deposit back. My question is how does my Purchase + Sales become null and void since I put a deposit down-which I know I am getting back..just worried when the truck comes in that they will try to hold it to me 4/5 months from now..I ordered a truck to be built but not a half year later..
thanks

 

Did you actually sign anything?

I have never heard anything about someone being held responsible for a vehicle they ordered. Worst case is you would loose the deposit if you did not take it, which they already said they will give back.

 

I think this really is a common problem. They should just give your deposit back and look to the future. It would put them in bankruptcy all over again to try and fight all of these issues in court.

 

Some dealers actually will be encouraging this in the future your will see because I bet they will be held to actual new cars that are sold and an extra inventory will be very minimal. Dealers know that a lot of cars are bought buy Johny on the spot people. That is the way I buy, by uncle needed my paperwork so he could get an employee deal and when I saw the truck I asked if they had a crewcab like his, in the sport yes they did and for a great deal plus they took a lease car off my hands without seeing it. Was like new still and only 10k but we drove it for 9 months of the lease LOL. HE already had someone to take it over I got a letter in the mail that you get when you no longer have a lean on something.

 

Sounds like the dealer is OK with it. Just have them write void on the order, sign it and give you a copy.

 

"Did you actually sign anything?

I have never heard anything about someone being held responsible for a vehicle they ordered. Worst case is you would loose the deposit if you did not take it, which they already said they will give back."

Agree with 94rt10ohio. Never signed anything and if dealer is giving back deposit then you have no obligation after that. Only time I ever lost a deposit was on my first special order. Lost my job while waiting for my truck to come in, dealer said wow, that's too bad, but we are keeping the $150 that we know you could really use now that you're unemployeed! Anyway, go buy the other truck and don't look back! Jeff.

 

Even if you did sign something Chrysler was obviously unable to fulfill their part of the contract in delivering a vehicle to you in a timely manner. They would never be able to win this if you pursued. You just need to go in and hold your hand out and tell them you'll take cash or check.

 

Write up a quick contract that the dealer signs. Have it say you are no longer responsible for the truck you ordered.