Buying a new Mercedes-Benz and a change in price

If there is a price increase for a car between actual deposit and delivery of the car, can the dealer add this increase to the final balance due on delivery?

Asked on 13 December 2011 by boatman126

Answered by Honest John

Yes. Johnson v HWM Kingston County Court 1997.

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