Car manufacturers nationwide, including Chrysler, GM, Ford, Toyota and others have certified used car programs. Car dealers pay extra money to provide a manufacturer backed used car certification to customers. Some of the features provided by the certified use car programs are an extended warrantee and a promise that the car has passed a detailed inspection and is in excellent working order and has body integrity and no major problems.
However, manufacturers sometimes inspect the “certified” used cars improperly. They certify the car even though it should not have been certified. There are cases when the “certified” used cars sold to consumers are in fact re-built wrecks with substantial permanent frame damages, and are worth far less then the purchase price and unsafe to drive.
Pursuant to the law consumers who have purchased improperly “certified” used cars have the right to sue for their damages or to return the car and get their money back.
If you believe you have been victimized by car dealer fraud in the purchase of your new vehicle, you should contact a dealer fraud attorney in your state to get legal help and more information regarding fraudulent or negligent certification of used cars.
