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818.990.0418
Yesterday the National Transportation Safety Board declared to use a nationwide ban on cell phones while driving due to the degree of danger caused by texting, emailing or chatting while driving. “When it comes to using electronic devices, it may seem like it’s a quick call or a quick text or a tweet, but accidents happen in the blink of an eye,” said NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman, explaining ban on cell phones while driving. “No emails, no texts, no calls. It’s worth a human life.” Well, as a legal representative I truly agree with this statement but as an active user of cell phones, let’s say, I hesitate. Though …
Categories: FAQ, General Articles
Tags: accident, auto accident lawyer, ban on cell phones while driving
In the current economically unstable situation, many people face vehicle repossession problem due to rising bills and decreasing incomes. If you fail to make your monthly payments in a timely manner, the banks and loan companies will start threatening you with car repossession. But in reality what they really want is your money–not the car. So, don’t panic and simply recollect all your negotiating potential. Vehicle repossession rules differ from state to state, bank to bank and contract to contract. But, however, there are some steps that can help you get your car back or at least don’t suffer too much. The best but at the same time the most …
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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 …
Categories: Car scams, General Articles, Helpful tips
Tags: auto dealer fraud, auto fraud, dealer fraud, dealer fraud attorney, dealer fraud case
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 …
Our readers frequently ask us when is the best time to buy a car? I decided to make a research and write about this in a blog so that anybody visiting our site can find the info needed. So, I found out that there are lucky times in a year, in a month, in a week, and even in a day for buying a car. When is the best time to buy a car in a day? The best time to buy a car in a day is a half hour before closing. The sales stuff has probably been at work for some 10 hours and they really need …
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Today the demand of used cars is increasing day by day. However, buying a used car is not an easy task. One has to be learn about all the things related to a used car before buying it. Here are some problems and scams which one should keep in mind while purchasing a used car: Odometer rollback These days' some fraudulent mechanics manipulate with an odometer by adjusting the miles figure on it. This misleads potential buyers into believing that the car was used occasionally and is relatively new. This way the price of the car increases significantly. Be careful about this scam and check the odometer carefully. Warranty …
Categories: General Articles
Tags: auto dealer fraud, auto dealer scams, Odometer Rollback
Are you interested in buying a used car? Do you feel worried about it? Here are some danger signs indicating that the car you are looking at may not be your best choice. A lot of people mistakenly tend to think that when checking out a used car, you simply need to listen to the engine, kick the tires and make sure the interior is clean. The fact is that there are a lot of other more detailed ways to learn whether or not the vehicle is worth buying. Do not just look at and listen to the engine, but actually drive the vehicle for 10 to 20 minutes …
“When is the best time to buy a car” is the favorite topic of all car buyers. There are various opinions on this theme and each of them has a grain of truth. So let’s discuss the most common opinions. Rainy Days Some people believe that since almost always there are very few buyers on the lot, it is highly likely that the salesmen will offer deep discounts. Is it true? If you choose a rainy day for buying a car, you'll send a wrong signal to the salesman, i.e. he/she will think that you need a car TODAY by all means and will agree to buy it at …
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Buying a car with bad credit is a real chance for some fraudulent car dealers to make a large profit on the buyer. Car dealer loans mostly have unfavorable terms, but the real problem is that in addition to it some auto dealers try to run their various auto scams on you as well. The bouncing check scam is among the top car scams that you should remember and avoid. This is a scam’s scenario is as follows: the car buyer who have managed to get financing is told that the check bounced and thus he/she failed to get financing. Then the dealer offers the buyer financing from the …
Mistake 6 Trade-in Negotiations when Buying a New It is easier for the dealer to make you believe that you’re getting a good price for your trade-in if you combine trading-in with buying a new car! So you’d better make your car buying deal apart from your trading-in deal to make both deals more profitable for you. Mistake 7 Agreeing upon Dealer Financing The Finance and Insurance (F&I) office is the most dangerous place in a dealership. Be wary of every offer you will get here: financing, warranty, insurances like life insurance that pays off your loan balance. Decline everything offered from an F&I office except a low interest …
Categories: General Articles, Helpful tips
Tags: auto fraud, auto fraud victim, car buying, fraud victim
