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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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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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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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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 …

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When dealing with the auto industry and car dealers, one should be armed with the knowledge of how these scams work and how to avoid getting tricked. Along with honest car dealers who run reputable businesses and sell cars without using various tricks, there are a lot of car dealers who make profit on naive car buyers. Here are some tips on how you may deal with auto fraud and avoid becoming a victim of disreputable dealers. Car dealers often scam people with bad credit since they are an easy prey due to the fact that they believe they cannot get financing. To reduce the chance of being scammed, …

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It stands to reason that car insurance fraud scams are dangerous. People usually get injured, and sometimes die from trying to stage an accident to claim the insurance. Car Insurance fraud is one of the most popular types of fraud in the area of car fraud. A vehicle can have some parts replaced and evidence destroyed if need be. Also being mobile and easily transferred, this makes a car almost ideal for the purposes of insurance fraud. Let’s start with the well-known car insurance fraud that comes to be one of the most basic car scams. Two people organize an accident, where one driver has insurance and the other …

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One of the most popular types of fraud today involves auto insurance, particularly in staged auto accidents.  These scams have become rather sophisticated to a point where they often involve numerous participants. Auto accidents sometimes turn to be no accident at all, but a staged production by criminals where you are unknowingly and innocently made an actor. Before you take to the road, learn to recognize auto accident scams to help keep away you and your family from becoming victims. Don’t Be a Victim All the time try to drive carefully to help ensure your safety and lessen the probability of having an auto accident. In case you are …

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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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