Category Archives: Car scams

Every post in this blog is created to make you more informed and protected from hundreds of dealer fraud tricks. If you have noticed, recently we’re discussing our sample cases, so that it becomes more evident to you what you can face and how you can get out of it with the help of a professional lawyer. How did it start? On or about March 31, 2007, our client visited Century West BMW to purchase a vehicle for personal and family use. Getting interested in the subject vehicle, he inquired the salespeople into its condition and history. The latter assured our client that the vehicle was in excellent mechanical …

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We’ve written dozens of articles on how you should avoid dealer fraud cases, but today I’ve decided to bring a real dealer fraud case sample. You may have already happened to be involved in a dealer fraud and you just wonder what you can do or what you should do and what outcome you can expect. How did it start? On or about June 2, 2010, our client visited IMAX Auto Group with the intent to purchase a vehicle for personal and family use.  The car dealership’s personnel showed her the subject vehicle assuring her that it was in excellent mechanical condition, had never been involved in any accidents and had …

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Often times we come across clients who have been defrauded by an automobile dealership and are eager to take matters into their own hands and rectify the wrongs.  From a layman’s perspective the idea of doing so appears harmless and in fact righteous.  However, when analyzed from a legal perspective the idea of taking self-help measures is riddled with pitfalls and negative effects on the consumer. Unfortunately, when an individual has been harmed financially and is hurt emotionally, he or she often does not see these pitfalls and when addressed by a consumer attorney starts to feel apprehensive, fearing that the dealer fraud attorney himself might mislead them.  It …

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Our dealer fraud site is designed to keep you safe from all kinds of auto frauds and each post is coming to arm you up with knowledge that will help you stand for your rights. Today we will discuss the term of gray market vehicles. What do gray market vehicles mean? Gray market vehicles (also known as overseas vehicles) are those vehicles which are imported to USA from another country and don’t have express warranty that is valid in the United States. Why to avoid buying gray market vehicles? If you buy a grey market vehicle the replacement parts, electrical currents, broadcast frequencies, compatible accessories, English instructions and smog certification …

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Have you ever come to describe your car dealer as an honest and trustworthy person? I guess no, because dealer tricks are so called “treasures of their profession”. To avoid car dealer fraud you should first of all recognize those tricks which may seem quite kind and humanistic from the first sight. “I have got a car for you” You should know that there is a huge difference between buying a car and being sold a car. In the first case your purchase is on your terms, in the second case that sweet-talking man controls over every next step. To avoid this kind of dealer tricks you should take …

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Curbstoning is the auto dealers’ fraudulent practice of pretending to be private sellers. How is this scam designed? Most likely you have a street or parking lot near your residence where there are several cars on sale. You might probably assume that these cars are put on sale by private sellers, but the fact is that most of them are placed in public view by “curbstoners.” Chances are high that many of these curbstoned vehicles are lemons or junk cars that auto dealers could not sell on their lots. Car dealers use this technique as a way to go around state laws. States have enacted legislation that defines how …

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A car purchase is rather a responsible and time-consuming process. Not only should you think upon and choose which model fits your lifestyle best, but also you should be informed and beware of auto frauds. Auto scams can spoil the whole pleasure of your car purchase: nobody likes to be defrauded, especially when money is involved. So being informed about the most common car dealer frauds will save you both money and nerves. Scam1. Advertised Price Increase According to the law a dealer is entitled to sell a vehicle only for the advertised price, i.e. price that has been mentioned in the window stickers or media ads. Sometimes dealers …

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Used cars are perfect for those who either refuse to pay the sticker price on a new vehicle or for whatever reason prefer a worked-in vehicle. However, buying a used car can be risky and may present a danger for the driver’s safety. If you are going to buy a used car, there are certain non-expert things that you can look at while investigating the car. Serial number stickers Serial numbers that do not match or stickers that have obvious signs of tampering are good clues that the parts might have been switched with another vehicle's because of a damage. The tires When inspecting a used vehicle, examine the …

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Unscrupulous car dealers are the nightmare of all car buyers. To avoid falling for various auto scams, you need arm yourself with knowledge on popular car buying scams. Most car dealers you’ll interact with will probably be nice and law abiding folks who are simply doing their jobs. Unfortunately, among these honest people there will be a lot of fraudulent dealers as well who will try to trick you. However with sufficient homework done, you will be knowledgeable enough to avoid all the possible car dealer fraud attempts. Here are 2 auto sales scams that can be easily prevented: No trade in pay off If you’re planning to trade …

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Do you have a bad credit, but still want to buy a car? Do you feel confused whether or not it is secure to shop online for an auto loan? In this blog post we will try to address your worries and explain how you can avoid bad credit auto loan scams. Auto loan lenders offer loans online across the world for just anyone unlike local auto loan lenders. How could this be explained? Many states levy a higher tax on auto lenders, and the latters transfer their costs to you in the loan package. Online lenders act differently, they generally move their operations into states that have reduced …

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