[GWN7]

I'm one of those who suggested to see a lawyer. Why? Because laws vary from state to state and without speaking to someone who knows what the laws exactly are regarding a fraudulent auto purchase he is walking blind. Advise from us here is nice but unless the person knows exactly what he can or can not do it doesn't matter.

Most law society's have a service that they can refer you to a lawyer that is knowledgeable in the field that you need him in. Most lawyers will see a client for a nominal fee to determine if they will take the case and advise the potential client what his chances of success are and the expected costs.

What we know is the seller lives in two states. It will have to be determined which state's laws take precedence in the matter. The seller told the buyer to go pound sand when the buyer contacted him about the car. So "making a deal" with him is out. The PPI garage offered to return his fee. If he accepts their cheque does this absolve them of lying to the buyer? He purchased the car based on their PPI information. Only a lawyer can tell him if it does.

The buyer might be stuck with the car. Only someone who knows exactly what the laws are can tell him different.

A buddy of mine mother took her car to a local carwash. One of those places where you hand them the keys and the car comes out the other end washed, dried and vacuumed. Well somewhere inside her fender got damaged. She tried to talk to the manager and he denied anything happened. Her son called the manager and was told to pound sand. He went to a local lawyer and for $50 the carwash was sent a letter explaining how much was expected from them to pay for the damages. A week later she got a cheque for the damages (repairs, car rental while being fixed, ect) and the $50 her son paid the lawyer.

Yes if he has to sue it will cost money but it's either that or kiss the $35K for the car bye bye.

Best case the buyer has a lawyer send the seller and the garage owner a demand letter asking for a full refund and the seller to pay for shipping and his costs. The garage owner puts heat on the seller and they settle for refund for the car. Worst case he has to sue.

At least he will know what his options will be.