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What are the ways dealers cheat consumers in California?

February 19, 2023June 22, 2023 Dealer Fraud, News 5 tips to avoid dealer fraud, dealers cheat you, mechanical damages, used car defect

There are many dishonest dealers in California that are all too delighted to take advantage of and defraud consumers. Educating yourself is the best thing you can do to protect yourself against such tactics. You may protect yourself from being a victim of vehicle dealer fraud by using the information…

Lawsuit Filed Against Dealership After Customer Purchases Damaged Car

July 21, 2021March 10, 2022 Dealer Fraud auto dealer, Auto Dealer Fraud, damaged car

Case: Client v. Infiniti Dealership Claim Type: Dealer Fraud Vehicle Year: 2019 Vehicle Model: Infiniti Vehicle Make: QX60 New/Used: New Contract Type: Lease Specs: N/A Defects & Repair Attempts: Damaged headlights The client saw that one of the headlights would have water moisturize inside and leave droplets, obscuring the headlights.…

Do Dealerships Lie About Previous Accidents on Used Cars?

July 21, 2021March 10, 2022 Dealer Fraud auto accident, dealer fraud, Dealership Deposits, used cars

Case: Client v. Mitsubishi Dealership Claim Type: Dealer Fraud Vehicle Year: 2018 Vehicle Model: Land Rover Vehicle Make: Range Rover Velar New/Used: Used Contract Type: Purchase Specs: N/A Defects & Repair Attempts: Check Engine Light Despite the dealership claiming the vehicle hadn’t been in any accidents prior to being purchased,…

Can a Dealership Sell Me a Car for Above the Advertised Price?

March 24, 2021 Dealer Fraud Advertised Price, auto dealer, auto dealer attorney, auto dealer lawyer

You finally find a quality used car at a good price. But before signing the contract you notice that the price on the contract is higher than the advertised price. No surprises here! Many car dealers tend to increase prices to make more profit. Of course, dealers will make you…

Why is the Dealership Asking Me to Sign a New Contract?

March 24, 2021 Dealer Fraud auto dealer, auto dealer attorney, Auto Dealer Fraud, dealership

Why is the Dealership Asking Me to Sign a New Contract? Typical scenario: You purchase a car and drive it home. A few days later, you receive a call from the dealership, informing you that you did not qualify for financing and you will either need to return the vehicle…

7 Common Car Issues Every Driver Needs to Be Aware of

January 25, 2021 Dealer Fraud, Lemon Law accelerator issues, car defects, Car Issues

Having car issues? You may certainly think that the best thing you can do is to take the car to a mechanic (and you are quite right). However, having a general idea of what is wrong with your vehicle is crucially important. Here are the 7 most common car issues…

What You Need to Know About Auto Dealer Fraud

December 15, 2020 Dealer Fraud 5 tips to avoid dealer fraud, Auto Dealer Fraud, auto dealer fraud attorneys, car dealer fraud

One of the most common types of consumer fraud is auto dealer fraud. Auto dealer fraud occurs when a car dealer misrepresents, conceals, or fails to disclose an important fact concerning the sale of a new or used vehicle. Though car dealer fraud is a widespread problem in the United…

Hidden Car Accident: Win $1M!

February 14, 2020June 21, 2023 Dealer Fraud auto dealer fraud attorneys, avoiding dealer fraud, car dealer fraud, dealer fraud

Lots of people call us excited about the prospect of making lots of money because they were defrauded by a shady dealer. Most often the notion is that since they lost money the dealer should now give them a few hundred thousand dollars to compensate them or else face a…

Feds Investigating Whether BMW Claimed Dealers Sold Cars They Didn’t

January 24, 2020 Dealer Fraud bmw, dealer fraud, Exchange Commission, sold cars

BMW Group is under investigation in the United States by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the Wall Street Journal, the inquiry is focusing on the company’s sales practices. U.S. regulators are looking into whether the German luxury carmaker has illegally manipulated its sales figures in the U.S.…

Can Dealerships Sell Cars With Open Recalls?

December 9, 2019 Dealer Fraud auto recall, GM Recall, GM Safety Recall, Open Recalls

The answer depends on whether you are buying a used or a new car. Generally, a dealership has no right to sell a new car with an open recall. However, if they mark it as “used”, they can sell a car with an unfixed recall. The truth is that it…

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