My complaint involves XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX. I applied for an auto loan through XXXX, and shortly after I received a call from XXXX XXXX ( not sure of spelling ; her direct line is XXXX ) at XXXX XXXX ( XXXX of XXXX ) preferred dealers. I was told that I had been approved ( APPROVED, not PRE-APPROVED ) for a {$35000.00} car loan with no money down, but they could only discuss details such as LTV ratios or interest rates with me in person. She assured me they had a lender with an approval. I arrived at the dealership, and was immediately asked to fill out a credit app - I was told this was to make sure I was who I said I was. They ASSURED me that they would not run my credit or submit to any banks. Then they appraised my trade and the sales guy said he could n't tell me how much they were offering because his boss keep that all secret. Next, they tell me I can no longer get the used XXXX I wanted due to the LTV and would have to get a new Altima. At this point I had to get back to work, and the plan was for me to return to the dealership around XXXX to finalize the paperwork. At XXXX, I phoned the sales man, and he refused to tell me anything at all - not how much my trade was worth, or even a range of what my monthly payments might be. It 's an XXXX drive from my office, and I smelled a rat, so I decided not to return. I just got home from work and saw that the dealership out about XXXX hard inquiries to banks while I was in the waiting room earlier in the day. What a scam. They lied about the loan approval for the sole purpose of getting me in the door ( over an XXXX drive each way ). It appears to me they are running a special finance cattle call. 

Deceptive Trade Practices & False Advertisement - They never DID have a lender or an approval. My guess is they lied to get me in the door and figured they 'd find a way to sell me a car once i was physically there. 

Truth in Lending - They submitted credit applications to over XXXX banks. I 've asked for copies of what they sent to the banks regarding my applications, and was refused access. I am accusing them of submitting false credit applications on my behalf.