car dealer left hood unlatched,highway crash

[paroled]

What is the name of your state?ny

i was at a dealer for 2 hours.looking to buy a new car.
in the process,the salesman asked for my keys to look at my car.
after i left i got on the highway and my hood crashed open and totalled my car.
i called the manager and he tells me the salesman said he closed the hood.
ultimatly he said he needed to speak w/the owner to see if they can do anything for me...
is this redicoulous?i almost got killed,they destroyed my car by negligence,and its been 3 days now..the manager tells me he hasnt spoken to the owner yet...
tomorrow im going down there and getting an answer to something..either yes/no..
the manager got upset when i asked for the owners #.he wouldnt give it to me.
then got nasty when i aske dthe name.
he said if i call the owner before he talks to him,then thats whats gonna happen..? i dunno either..

help?
danny

 

[midsouthmedic]

Be careful of your temper when you go down there. You have a few options right away. Talk with a lawyer is one. The other avenue is the Better Business Bureau. I've threatened to file a complaint and that has gotten action before. I wouldn't go to the lot and get all crazy because then they can call the police and you go to jail. Be careful.

 

[stephenk]

how about calling your own insurance company and getting your car fixed. then let your carrier deal with the auto dealer.

 

[paroled]

i dont have collision on my car.
only basic liability.
5000 a year compared to 500.in my case.

now the manager tells me that the owner is gonna wanna sit down and have a meeting to discuss this...

he didnt return a call like he said he would.
im going to fix the car and file a small claim for the price.i need my car.
after i go down there tomorrow ,im going to get a check,an excuse,or an apointment to meet with whoever can do something about this.or im going to and it over to the lawyers.

i want to complaints to bbb,and whoever gives them their sales liscence /corp liscence/repair liscence/inspection liscence/etc etc.anyone know who handles what??in ny

 

[Who's Liable?]

Do NOT sign anything the owner gives you! Read it and simply state you will have your Lawyer review it and walk out!