Before any deposits were made, I specifically asked if the car was involved in any accidents since I was not in the market to purchase a crashed vehicle. Mr. S repeatedly assured me that the car was genuine because he was the salseman on the prevous lease/return of the same vehicle.

It was also at this point that I was told the vehicle would undergo a Nissan 27-point inspection and be ready for pick up. On Wednesday 5/12/99, I returned to pick up the vehicle and paid the balance due.

Upon driving home however, there was a particular "sway" in the rear of the car. I then took the car to Gregoris Nissan in Valley Stream on Friday 5/14/99, to perform another Nissan 27-point inspection. At this time I was told that the car had sustained severe front and rear damage and failed the inspection.

I informed Mr.S of my findings and was told to return the vehicle for repairs, and that he could not give me any compensation. On Monday 5/17/99, I returned the vehicle and was told that the car would be ready by Wednesday 5/19/99, as the parts were already at the dealership. That was 3 weeks ago today.

You should always assume that nothing -- nothing! -- a car salesman says to you is true unless it is written into the contract.  Oral promises don't hold up in court and are meaningless.