I bought a used car from a dealership.  I negotiated over the phone, but did not inspect the car prior to purchasing it. I mailed the dealership a check. They delivered the car.  When the car arrived, it had more damage than the salesperson stated.  In addition, when I tried to start the car, it did not work.  I contacted the dealership.  They want me to buy a newer car and pay $10,000 more than what I already paid.  What are my options?

This is my answer:

You have many options.  It appears to me that you have a breach of contract claim and possibly a violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practice Act. You can try to contact the dealership’s consumer relations department or their general manager.  If that doesn’t work you can contact the Pennsylvania Attorney General. File a complaint online. If that is not successful, then contact an attorney.  A letter from your attorney may be sufficient to resolve the matter. If not, then prepare to sue them in court.  If you are successful in proving that the dealership violated the Unfair Trade Practices act, then you may be entitled to an additional amount equal to triple your damages. 

Good luck.