Hi Everyone,
My question: What legal recourse do I have to challenge my dealer on a transmission problem. I brought them a car I drove from Miami, FL to Charlottesville, VA. The dealer did some work to have it pass VA inspection. Now the car is at the dealer and it won't go into drive, S, or L. Only reverse.

Background: Well, I purchased an 1985 300CD in pretty good condition from a dealer in Florida. I live in Virginia.

I drove the car home from Florida (near Miami) to Virginia (about 900 miles). Had a couple of problems in that the turn signals didn't work and one of the headlights didn't work. Found out that the headlight was a melted fuse block (mentioned in another of my posts), and the turn signals were fixed by my local dealer (near Charlottesville, VA).

Living in Virginia, I needed the car to pass VA inspection. Took it to the local MB dealer; paid a lot of money ($2K) to get stuff fixed for it to pass inspection. I went to pick up the car and one of the headlights still didn't work (after they'd already put the inspection sticker on the window). Told the dealer and they kept the car another day to fix it.

Went to pick up the car last night and the car wouldn't go into drive, S, or L. I left the car at the dealer and told them this morning about the problem. They diagnosed the problem as they also can't get the car into drive, S, or L. They are going to change the transmission fluid.

I'm concerned that I brought them a car that drove, and now it doesn't. Something happened to the car while it was at the dealer and I don't feel I'm responsible for any repairs. What do you think? Do I have any legal standing?

Thanks,
Kurt

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1967 Dodge Coronet R/T (SOLD)
2001 Volvo S80 (Accident; bought by Insurance)
1996 Volvo 850 Wagon (SOLD)
1982 Mercedes Benz 240D (Accident; bought by Insurance)
1988 Mercedes Benz 300CE (Deer Strike; bought by insurance)
2002 Volvo XC70
1985 300 CD