Where to Buy a truck without Binding Aributration

WyoTraveler wrote:
If it was a clause in the contract and you agreed on everything else just draw a line through it, ask them to initial and date. You initial and date. If they say no just get up and walk. If they are so dishonest they won't scratch the clause the right thing to do is walk.

Haha... yeah... ok

Halmfamily wrote:
Every vehicle I've purchased in Alabama I've had to sign an arbitration clause. It states that if I have a problem with the dealer I cannot take them to court but must work with through an arbitrator to settle the issue. ...

I can't say for 100% certain, but I believe this to be true about every vehicle I've purchased in Texas, California, and Oklahoma as well.

Every vehicle I've purchased in Alabama I've had to sign an arbitration clause. It states that if I have a problem with the dealer I cannot take them to court but must work with through an arbitrator to settle the issue.

It's supposedly protects both the dealer and the customer, however the dealer hires the arbitrator to handle the issue. When I had to go this route on a Ford Taurus back in 04 it was a waste of time. Ended up selling the car and spread the word to never use that dealer.

WyoTraveler wrote:
If it was a clause in the contract and you agreed on everything else just draw a line through it, ask them to initial and date. You initial and date. If they say no just get up and walk. If they are so dishonest they won't scratch the clause the right thing to do is walk.

I would bet that due to the legal requirements of the selling entity if you tried that you would end up having to walk. Those clauses are there for a reason that could be state mandated or as a need by the selling entity to control costs.

Larry

The majority of vehicle sale agreements in these states include binding arbitration clauses.
• Alabama
• Arizona
• California
• Florida
• Iowa
• Mississippi
• Virginia
Source: Reynolds and Reynolds


Before spending time with any dealership or buying service—whether in person or online—ask the seller if they require a mandatory binding arbitration agreement. If the seller does require an agreement, tell the seller you won't buy from them and why.

I have no idea what you are talking about.

If it was a clause in the contract and you agreed on everything else just draw a line through it, ask them to initial and date. You initial and date. If they say no just get up and walk. If they are so dishonest they won't scratch the clause the right thing to do is walk.

It is part of boilerplate contract... mainly placed in there as a hurdle to keep dealers from being sued. More common that one things when looking at legal stuff. For example, if one runs Windows, it is part of that EULA. Basically it says the dealer can sue you directly, while you give up the right to sue and go through an arbitration panel paid for by the dealer.

That makes more of us. :)

ccchuck wrote:
I'm looking to buy my next truck where binding arbitration is not required.

Could you please explain what you mean by binding arbitration when buying a truck?
That's a new one to me. :h