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Ant · 06-10-2009, 09:48 AM

About 2 weeks ago, my dealer called ad told me he was closing down. He said he was trying to get my car to be shipped to another local dealer and that he was trying to make sure I didn't lose my $500 deposit. I call a few days later and he said for me to not call the 800 number because he didn't want me to interfere and lose my deposit. He said he'd be in touch with me, but I haven't heard from him since and my dealership isn't answering the phones. What should I do?

mwoodengr · 06-10-2009, 10:14 AM

I would go down there a demand my deposit back on the spot. The dealer has your deposit and if they close, you will likely not see it again. You may loose your spot, but at least you will get your money back. GM does not car if you have a deposit or not, they only car about the order the dealer placed. The deposit is between you and the dealer..

marcgo2 · 06-10-2009, 10:18 AM

The dealer holds the deposit not GM, I don't see where calling the 800 number will help you in the slightest. If the dealer already filed for bankruptcy good luck getting your deposit back.

VR Code R6P · 06-10-2009, 10:20 AM

I would not wait on them. Go down there and get it back, or verify your car is going to another dealer(check with other dealer). Maybe they have already taken care of it, and just have not notified you, with all things on their mind at a time like this. Just trying to be hopeful for you. But you need to take care of yourself first!

alex33x · 06-10-2009, 10:51 AM

Some dealers had their cars sent to other dealers so you dont lose your place in line, I would in fact call the 800# and tell them whats going on.

camarossrs2150 · 06-10-2009, 11:11 AM

i doubt he gave the other dealer your deposit .this is a touch and go situation some people say they cant pawn off to another dealer because that would be another allocation to him . . go and see if anybody is still there if not..take care of business

RPO_Z28 · 06-10-2009, 12:33 PM

The dealership is already closed and there is no one to see there.

As far as inflicting damage and put yourself at risk for criminal charges is just plain stupid.

Hopefully it's a credit card and you can call your company.

If not, call GM and find out what they recommend.

Ant · 06-10-2009, 12:44 PM

It was cash. :(

All I have is my receipt/order slip from them.

Ant · 06-10-2009, 12:54 PM

What is the 1-800 number?

GothamCamaro · 06-10-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ant

It was cash. :(

All I have is my receipt/order slip from them.

Question, I haven't read all your threads Ant but when your dealer told you he was going to close... why didn't you take your money back then and go to another dealer? Just curious.

Smokintires · 06-10-2009, 01:55 PM

Ant is it Huntington Chevrolet? If it is Private message me quickly, the same thing happened to me.

JulesTX · 06-10-2009, 01:59 PM

Similar thing happened to us. GM gave our car to another dealer. You need to call GM customer service immediately!

It may already be too late to get your deposit back. But you might be able to get your car delivered to another dealer for pickup.

camarossrs2150 · 06-10-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RPO_Z28

The dealership is already closed and there is no one to see there.

As far as inflicting damage and put yourself at risk for criminal charges is just plain stupid.

Hopefully it's a credit card and you can call your company.

If not, call GM and find out what they recommend.

unless it was you

Rogue Leader · 06-10-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

unless it was you

Definitely not him, it is another that closed here very suddenly.

I'm sorry man I hope It works out.... Hate to see other LI Camaro fans gettin screwed..

06-10-2009, 09:48 AM	#1
Ant Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT/RS (V6) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 911	Dealer closed and hasn't contacted me About 2 weeks ago, my dealer called ad told me he was closing down. He said he was trying to get my car to be shipped to another local dealer and that he was trying to make sure I didn't lose my $500 deposit. I call a few days later and he said for me to not call the 800 number because he didn't want me to interfere and lose my deposit. He said he'd be in touch with me, but I haven't heard from him since and my dealership isn't answering the phones. What should I do?

06-10-2009, 10:14 AM	#2
mwoodengr Clueless Member Drives: 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 136 View My Garage	I would go down there a demand my deposit back on the spot. The dealer has your deposit and if they close, you will likely not see it again. You may loose your spot, but at least you will get your money back. GM does not car if you have a deposit or not, they only car about the order the dealer placed. The deposit is between you and the dealer.. __________________ Driving my Rally Yellow 2LT Original order - Cancelled 1100 = 11/15/2009 New Order 1100 = Preliminary Order: 1/26/2009 2000 = Accepted By GM: 5/27/2009 3000 = Accepted By Production Control: 6/16/2009 3800 = Produced: ? 4150 = Invoiced: ? 4200 = Shipped: 7/3/2009 5000 = Delivered To Dealer: 7/14/2009 6000 = 7/18/2009

06-10-2009, 10:18 AM	#3
marcgo2 Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: IL Posts: 339	The dealer holds the deposit not GM, I don't see where calling the 800 number will help you in the slightest. If the dealer already filed for bankruptcy good luck getting your deposit back. __________________

06-10-2009, 10:51 AM	#5
alex33x Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 687	Some dealers had their cars sent to other dealers so you dont lose your place in line, I would in fact call the 800# and tell them whats going on. __________________ Devliered July 20, 2012

06-10-2009, 11:11 AM	#6
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	i doubt he gave the other dealer your deposit .this is a touch and go situation some people say they cant pawn off to another dealer because that would be another allocation to him . . go and see if anybody is still there if not..take care of business __________________ [SIGPIC] Last edited by camarossrs2150; 06-11-2009 at 08:49 AM.

06-10-2009, 10:20 AM	#4
VR Code R6P Drives: 2011 Race Red GT500 w/ SVT Perf Pkg Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eastern CO Posts: 578	I would not wait on them. Go down there and get it back, or verify your car is going to another dealer(check with other dealer). Maybe they have already taken care of it, and just have not notified you, with all things on their mind at a time like this. Just trying to be hopeful for you. But you need to take care of yourself first!

06-10-2009, 12:33 PM	#7
RPO_Z28 Drives: 2007 C6Z Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RVC, New York Posts: 1,742	The dealership is already closed and there is no one to see there. As far as inflicting damage and put yourself at risk for criminal charges is just plain stupid. Hopefully it's a credit card and you can call your company. If not, call GM and find out what they recommend.

06-10-2009, 12:44 PM	#8
Ant Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT/RS (V6) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 911	It was cash. :( All I have is my receipt/order slip from them.

06-10-2009, 12:54 PM	#9
Ant Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT/RS (V6) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 911	What is the 1-800 number?

06-10-2009, 01:55 PM	#11
Smokintires Great Member Drives: 2010 Victory Red Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lindenhurst,NY Posts: 333	Ant is it Huntington Chevrolet? If it is Private message me quickly, the same thing happened to me.

06-10-2009, 01:59 PM	#12
JulesTX Drives: 1968 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Texas Posts: 59	Similar thing happened to us. GM gave our car to another dealer. You need to call GM customer service immediately! It may already be too late to get your deposit back. But you might be able to get your car delivered to another dealer for pickup.