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[quote=Anonymous]Check your paperwork and you will probably find that you signed something that permits the dealer to change any errors, so what they did was probably [i]allowable[/i], although certainly not ethical.  Imagine that you agreed on a price of $24,000, but when the clerk prepared the paperwork, it reflected a price of $22,000.  You quickly sign the paperwork, thinking you got away with something, and the next day, the dealership realizes the mistake.  You should in good faith accept that a mistake was made, and permit them to correct it.  This is a perfect opportunity to ask for more free oil changes or something like that for your trouble.

There are some scams that arise though, such as the OP's example.  Unscrupulous dealers will pull this kind of a stunt, telling you that a mistake was made, and hoping that you'll go for it since you are already committed to the sale.  The only correct response is to tell them to pound sand.

The other scam is when you are conditionally approved for financing through the dealer, and after a few days, they call to say that you didn't qualify for the terms that they initially offered you.  But lucky you, they've found another lender who will take the loan at a much higher rate.  The story may or may not be true, but the easiest way to avoid this is to bring your own financing to the table.  Get approved by your own bank or credit union in advance.[/quote]

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