Making the decision to sue the car dealership for auto fraud is never easy, and we understand why. Nobody wants to be on the receiving end of being sued if they haven't first been given the option to make good on a deal gone bad. The first thing that we ask potential clients when they call our office about their case is: "Have you asked the dealer to fix the problem?" In most cases, the the prospective client has already been back and forth with the dealer in an attempt to fix the issue without … [Read more...] about We Help Victim of Auto Fraud Sue Car Dealers
Auto Fraud
Structural Damage on Your Used Car
It's illegal for a dealership to sell you a car with structural damage if they do not disclose this information prior to the sale. Car structure damage occurs when the vehicle was in a severe accident that bent, broke, or compressed the frame. This type of damage often leads to it being issued a salvage title due to the condition of the car. The legal issues occur when a dealer does not disclose this information to a new buyer who in turn overpays for a vehicle because they didn't know what they … [Read more...] about Structural Damage on Your Used Car
What to Do If the Car Dealership Would Not Honor the Warranty Your Purchased
Reviewed by Attorney Chuck Panzarella KEY TAKEAWAYS Warranties Matter: If you buy a used car, getting a warranty can save you a ton of money if something breaks. Shady Dealerships Exist: Some dealerships will try to get out of fixing your car, even if the warranty says they should. That's not right. Double-Check Your Paperwork: Read your warranty carefully so you know exactly what's covered. Call the company that sold it to you with questions. Don't Give Up: If … [Read more...] about What to Do If the Car Dealership Would Not Honor the Warranty Your Purchased
What to Do When The Car Dealer Sold a Car With Engine Problems
Reviewed by: Attorney Chuck Panzarella KEY TAKEAWAYS You have rights after buying a used car. Dealerships can't sell you a car with hidden problems and pretend it's perfect. Engine trouble soon after buying might be a fraud. If the dealer didn't tell you about issues beforehand, they might have broken the law. You might be able to get your money back. It's possible to cancel the sale of the car and get a refund. Dealerships don't like doing this. They'll likely fight back, so … [Read more...] about What to Do When The Car Dealer Sold a Car With Engine Problems
Unibody Damage – What the Dealer Must Disclose
Unibody damage on a car is typically caused by a major accident and leaves the frame of the vehicle weaker than it originally was. While unibody damage can be partially repaired, it is a major liability for anyone who owns the vehicle because another accident could result in catastrophe. Used car dealerships must disclose if a car had unibody damage before they make the purchase both for safety reasons and because the value will be diminished. Failure to disclose this information is illegal, and … [Read more...] about Unibody Damage – What the Dealer Must Disclose
Price Misrepresentation at the Car Dealership
Finding out that you have overpaid for something is frustrating, especially if that something is a car from a dealership you thought that you could trust. Unfortunately, consumers overpay for used cars often when the dealership misrepresents the actual price of the vehicle. Many dealerships think that they can get around Bait & bait-and-switch laws by finding ways to cause a discrepancy, such as adding finance charges to the car's sales price. These methods are also illegal and fall under … [Read more...] about Price Misrepresentation at the Car Dealership