Often, a new car owner may not know that they have been scammed. The realization may even come long after the purchase. You may be the victim of car dealer fraud if you have problems with a warranty, monthly payments, down payments, accident history, smog, rental status or unexpected changes that differ from your expectations when you bought your car. In some cases, you may return the vehicle you bought and get your money back. What Can Our Lemon Law Attorney Do for You Cars cost a lot of … [Read more...] about Avoid Car Dealer Fraud and Car Buying Scams
Auto Fraud
Did the Dealership Sell You a Used Car with an Open Recall?
Reviewed by: Attorney Chuck Panzarella KEY TAKEAWAYS Recalls Are for Safety: When a manufacturer issues a vehicle recall, it's to fix safety issues at no cost to the vehicle owner. Manufacturers notify all known owners of the affected vehicles to arrange for the necessary repairs. Check for Recalls When Buying Used: If you buy a used car, ensure that it doesn't have any open recalls. Dealerships should fix any recalls before reselling vehicles. Selling a car with an unfixed recall can … [Read more...] about Did the Dealership Sell You a Used Car with an Open Recall?
Taken Advantage by Dealership Because of Bad Credit
Were you taken advantage of by a dealership because of poor or bad credit? Did a buy here, pay here dealership give you an extremely high-interest rate on your auto loan that makes your payments much higher than they should be? There are plenty of dealers that advertise that they can "finance anyone" regardless of credit score, but their rates are often much higher than average. These high-interest auto loans from car dealerships take advantage of individuals who need a vehicle to commute to and … [Read more...] about Taken Advantage by Dealership Because of Bad Credit
Car Dealers Sold a Undisclosed Frame Damage Car
Used cars are all sold with an odometer reading higher than zero, some wear and tear on the exterior and under the hood, and most car buyers are aware that they aren't purchasing a brand new vehicle. The dealership doesn't have to tell you if the car has been in a very small accident that did no real damage, but they do have an affirmative duty to tell you certain "material facts" about the vehicle, regardless of whether or not you ask for them. These "material facts" include disclosing if the … [Read more...] about Car Dealers Sold a Undisclosed Frame Damage Car
What You Should Do When The Car Dealer Wants You to Sign a Second Contract
It's not uncommon for a dealership to call a customer days after they drove off the lot to tell them that they did not qualify for the financing they had been promised. Not only does this mean that there is a good chance that you're interest rate and monthly payments may increase, but the dealership will want you to sign a second contract as well. What happens to the first contract? Is it void? What if the car dealer lied about the down payment? What should you do if the dealership wants you to … [Read more...] about What You Should Do When The Car Dealer Wants You to Sign a Second Contract
Did You Pay More Than the Advertise Price for Your Car? You May Have a Case…
False price advertising by car dealerships is one of the most common auto fraud violations that our auto fraud attorneys see. Buyers get stuck paying more than the advertised price that can be found in online ads often, and it could cost them thousands of dollars. Not only is it illegal for the dealership to do this, but you as the buyer have the right to protect yourself from getting scammed. If you were sold a car at a price that was higher than what was advertised online, our auto attorneys … [Read more...] about Did You Pay More Than the Advertise Price for Your Car? You May Have a Case…