[ben]

Local Honda dealer in Metro ATL requiring arbitration document or they will not sell the car. Prevents buyer from being part of a lawsuit against the dealer, but settling for arbitration instead. Anyone else run into that? Is it a trend?

 

[Sib]

First time I hear it. I would recommend to find another dealer.

 

[scooter1]

Unless that is some GA or local law, run away.

 

[Treihing]

Wow, never heard of such a thing. I would walk away from that dealer real quick.....

 

[darksky]

Standard thing with the last few new cars I've purchased. I believe it's also an automatic agreement with the manufacturer to agree to arbitration. Likely the dealer is following suit with their own arbitration agreement. I had to sign one today when purchasing my Passport. No big deal as I have never needed to sue anyone and don't plan to in the future.

 

[stevenD]

Yeah, In California you sign stuff saying you acknowledge there is NO return policy and a few other bs things, I'm sure every state has lawyers looking out for the Manufacturers..

 

[Treihing]

Wow, that is crazy. I guess that is a one huge plus for Washington State as we do not have this type of junk to sign when buying a new car.

 

[ben]

Thanks for the input. I have no problem with arbitration unless there is a class action law suit, which normally leaves plaintiffs with nothing after atty. fees. I am not a lawyer but that is how I understand it.