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…
When you buy a new car from a dealership, you expect it to work. But what should you do if it turns out that the car dealer acted in a fraudulent manner? Well, the best way to defend yourself against auto dealer fraud is to be a well-informed consumer. You…
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…
You have recently discovered your newly purchased vehicle has major defects and you strongly believe you are a victim of auto dealer fraud. So, what to do if you have no idea what actions to take with your faulty vehicle? Well, there are steps you should take straight away. Here…
Finally, you are ready to buy your next car. It is a major investment and you should take it seriously. Dishonesty happens everywhere and auto dealer fraud is not an exception. Auto dealers will not cheat you outright but will mislead you in a way that you will end up…
If you find the right lawyer to handle auto dealer fraud, consider half of the work done. Yes, a lot depends on the lawyer. Is he/she specialized in auto dealer fraud? Does he/she have a successful case record? These are questions to ask when you are in search of a…
You may have heard a lot of stories about car dealerships and how they rip customers off. These stories are not unreal. The dealers are exceptionally tricky and you may even not see the whole picture when you happily leave home on your newly bought shiny car to boast in…
If you want to purchase a vehicle from a particular dealership and the dealer to hold the car for you, this will cost you a deposit. The deposit will demonstrate you are a bona fide purchaser and will honor the deal. What if you change your mind and refuse to…
It does not matter whether or not you buy a brand-new or a used vehicle. Most importantly, you need the dealership warranty, which will guarantee your rights when the purchased product qualifies as “lemon”. What kind of Dealership Warranties exist? Under the California law, there is no such requirement…
At some point during your life, you may become the victim of auto dealer fraud. Fortunately, this doesn’t happen to everyone, but when it does, few people have the knowledge of local laws and processes needed to protect their consumer rights. So it’s more than clear that failing to work…
