Buying a new Mercedes-Benz and a change in price
If there is a price increase for a car between actual deposit and delivery of the car, can the dealer add this increase to the final balance due on delivery?
Asked on 13 December 2011 by boatman126
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Yes. Johnson v HWM Kingston County Court 1997.
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