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I don't know what jurisdiction you're in, but if you know a lawyer who might be amenable to taking this for you on an hourly basis (not a percentage), it might be worth your while.
First, if the dealer has appealed, you probably have the right to file your own appeal (within the time the law in your area gives you). You might have some grounds for appeal, or this may be an appeal "de novo" (which basically means, you're just starting over -- appeals from "small claims courts" are that way in some areas). If this is an appeal "de novo", you do just start all over, in which case you get to raise the consumer sales practices allegations and all the other stuff the judge didn't hear. If this is an appeal on error (the judge screwed up at the trial level, and here's how), then usually the appellate court hears only the errors alleged. However, if THEY appealed, you can file your own cross-appeal, as to the failure of the court to hear the info you wanted to bring out. You'll need to look at the rules in your area to see how long each party has to file their own appeal. Try www.findlaw.com for help on court rules in your own area.
It's starting to sound more like a lawyer might help you navigate these waters. I guarantee the dealership has one, and you don't want to be at a disadvantage, particularly since you've already won down below.
The advice about going to the dealership and picketing ?? I WOULD NOT do that. It will just muddy the water when things are starting to look good for you.
Keep it up !!!
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