Spradley Barr Ford Misrepresentation Greeley Colorado

December 17, I purchased a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 from Spradley Barr, Greeley.  This dealership, and/or its salesman either lied to me about having inspected the vehicle or deliberately sithheld information about existing damage.  While examining the vehicle, salesman David Merems pointed out a small ding in the tailgate and made a point of telling me how important it was to him to disclose all defects.  I took the vehicle home overnight and discovered additional damage to the inside of the tailgate.  We negotiated a discount for the newly discovered damage and I agreed to purchase the vehicle and fix the tailgate myself.  The weather was awful, so I did not thoroughly check for additional damage, but before closing I stressed again to Mr. Merems that I am relying on his assurance that there is no other damage.  He assured me that the vehicle was thoroughly examined in their shop and there was no additional damage or mechanical issues.

When I took delivery December 21, I discovered a broken grill and broken headlight assembly.  I immediately called Mr. Merems and he acted surprised at my discovery.   He said he would talk to the used car manager and see what he could do to “make this right.”  I then received a call from used car manager Kacy Foster, who was not impressed that I had relied on his salesman’s representation of the vehicle, and refused to take any action to correct his misrepresentation.  I, of course, signed all of the requisite papers acknowledging that I am purchasing the vehicle “as is” so I have no recourse.  But this damage was either known or should have been known by the dealership and disclosed to me. So they either lied about having conducted a thorough inspection, or they deliberately withheld information about the damage.