In California, there’s a crucial consumer protection regulation known as the 10-day rule that every car buyer should understand. This rule serves as a safeguard against auto fraud such as predatory lending practices and ensures transparency in the car buying process. Let’s break down what this means for you and how it protects your rights […]
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Yo-Yo Financing: Don’t Be Fooled By This Car Dealership Scam
Yo-yo financing is a common car dealership scam used to trick consumers into signing paperwork that will cause them financial harm. Unfortunately, not everyone is well-informed of this car dealership trick and ends up paying more for their purchased vehicle than they originally agreed to. If you have recently purchased a car from a dealership […]
How to Spot Odometer Fraud and Protect Yourself When Buying a Used Car
Buying a used car can be a risky business. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 450,000 vehicles are sold each year with illegally doctored odometers, costing unsuspecting consumers over $1 billion annually. As a consumer, arming yourself with information is the best defense against predatory odometer fraud. This guide will teach […]
Car Dealer Misrepresentation and False Advertising
Car dealer misrepresentation and false advertising are significant problems in the auto sales industry that lead consumers to overpay or purchase vehicles that don’t meet their expectations. At Consumer Action Law Group, we regularly encounter cases where California car buyers have been misled by deceptive dealership practices. In this article, we’ll go over some common […]
Auto Lawyers that Deal with Car Dealerships
Have you ever felt like you got a bad deal when buying a car? You’re not alone. Auto fraud is a real problem in California, and it can leave you with a lemon of a car and a mountain of bills. That’s where auto lawyers come in. But what exactly is auto fraud? It’s more […]
Auto Fraud Lawyers Sue Car Dealers In Fraud Cases
For years, car dealers have been taking advantage of car buyers. Auto fraud is the term used when a dealer rips off a car buyer, whenever consumers are scammed out of their hard-earned money. More often than not, auto fraud goes unnoticed by the average consumer simply because it varies in degrees. From overcharging to […]
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 […]
