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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 …

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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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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 …

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Car dealers may oftentimes be fraudulent, so you have to be very careful not to become a victim of auto dealer fraud. If you are about to buy a new or used car, you’d better arm yourself with some knowledge on common car dealer tricks, tactics and strategies. Your first step should be preparing yourself to a talk with a car salesman since car dealer scams start from the moment you enter the car lot.  Dealers are usually very quick in evaluating the customer. Once they realize that you are just beginning to look for a car and that you don’t have a clear idea of what you want, …

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This auto dealer scam allows a dealer to make a quick profit from car buyers. Even though it is legal, it is considered to be a scam because auto dealerships are able to recover these preparation fees from the manufacturers. Generally, preparation fees cover the checking of fluid levels, peeling of plastic off the seats, vacuuming the interior, and washing and waxing the exterior. It takes about 2 or 3 hours of work. They may tell you that you must pay a fee for this, however you don’t have to pay anything because it is already paid for and listed on the MSRP. The car scam lies in the …

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Auto dealer fraud can crop up at almost any stage of the vehicle purchase process, from advertising to signing on the dotted line. Here are some common states that can give rise to auto dealer fraud: •   Incorrectly inflating a vehicle’s invoice price – The “invoice” is the amount that the auto dealer is charged for the vehicle, by the vehicle manufacturer. Examples of incorrect inflation of the invoice price include making additions to the invoice figure, when those charges were initially included in the invoice price (i.e. “destination” charges). •    “Bait and Switch” – A form of false or unreliable advertising, in which a car dealer attracts customers …

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1. Advertised Special Car: It is a car dealer trick that has been around for many years, that is to advertise a car at a special price that is almost unbelievable. This can be a stripped down model with a standard transmission, perhaps no radio or air conditioning and crank windows. This is the car nobody wants after they see it, but the plan is to advertise the car at a very low price so that customers will come into the dealership. The aim of this trick is to make the car buyers that came to look at the low priced car buy the higher priced car. The chances …

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