Information on the Saccucci Honda vs. American Honda Lawsuit
Last Updated 10/06/2009
***Show your support for continued online sales by purchasing your Honda/Acura Care contract from Saccucci Honda. Online sales will end 11/1/2009***
Story
In February of 2008, Honda came out with a set of guidelines that would prohibit the sale of Honda and Acura Care over the internet. Saccucci Honda brought suit against American Honda to challenge the legality of these guidelines.
Case Timeline
February 14, 2008 -
Honda announces new guidelines, which would prohibit the sale of Honda Care and Acura Care Vehicle Service Contracts over the internet.
March 27, 2008 -
Saccucci Honda files a lawsuit in Rhode Island state court seeking to prevent Honda from implementing the guidelines.
March 28, 2008 -
A Rhode Island state court judge issues an order temporarily preventing Honda from implementing the guidelines while the lawsuit is pending.
November 2008 -
A hearing is held in Rhode Island federal court to determine whether the order preventing Honda from implementing the guidelines while the lawsuit is pending should stand.
January 29, 2009 - A Rhode Island federal judge issues an order that overturns the order preventing Honda from implementing the guidelines while the lawsuit is pending. Honda may now implement the guidelines, although the lawsuit is still going on.
September 25, 2009 - Honda has decided to implement the Honda Care internet guidelines. Online sales will cease Nov 1st. An appeal is still pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. If I buy a Honda Care/Acura Care contract during the litigation will it be valid.
A. Yes, all contracts purchased from us are valid.
Q. My dealer told me that contracts purchased over the internet will not be honored. Is this true?
A. That is not true at all. All Honda Care contracts are good nationwide, and are good at any Honda dealership. It is part of the Honda franchise agreement that all Honda Dealers accept Honda Care regardless of where it was sold.
Q. Now that the injunction has been overturned when will Honda force you stop selling online?
A. We are not exactly sure. In the Jan. 29th 2009 Automotive News article Honda Spokesperson Chris Martin stated "We're not taking any action until the suit is resolved, we don't want to confuse the dealers."
Saccucci Honda in the News
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