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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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Before entering a car dealership, you should be well-informed and prepared to avoid becoming a dealer fraud victim. The most important way you may prepare yourself is by researching the types of cars and deals that are out there. Most car companies have websites which enable you to learn about the different models, options and prices of most, if not all, of the automobiles available. You can even build the car that you are interested in, including options and packages, and then see what the car company will quote as the price. With this information you can go back to the car dealers and show them that price quote. …

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To avoid becoming a dealer fraud victim and a dealer fraud attorney’s potential client read our blog and watch for these car dealer tricks. Profiting from Rebates Rebates attract a lot of customers, but the discounts can hide several car dealer scams that are employed to suck a few bucks from a buyer. First, don’t let a salesman tell you that you are getting a good deal because of a rebate; rebates come from the manufacturer and usually apply regardless of the price you negotiate with the individual dealer. Negotiate as if there are no rebates. Second, make sure that the rebates are deducted from the purchase price. If …

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Do your homework accurately before entering the car dealership to avoid the potential threat of becoming a car dealer fraud victim. Here are some useful questions to ask a used car dealer: 1.    What is the dealership’s return policy? High-pressure dealerships will most likely laugh at this question. However, a consumer friendly car dealership will probably give you time to rethink the purchase and at least provide you equal value. No dealership is going to offer you cash back. 2.    What is your cash price for this used car? Cash is king, even at used car dealerships. 3.    What new equipment comes as part of the purchase? See if …

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To avoid becoming a car dealer fraud victim, one should beware of all kinds of auto financing scams. Below are some of the most common auto financing scams that are utilized by some fraudulent car dealers. Market adjustment fee The dealer will try to convince you that the vehicle you want is selling like hot cakes and is very popular. In order to sell you the vehicle, they will do some “market adjustments” amounting to a few thousand dollars. Even if the car you want is very popular and is very much in demand, if it is in stock you should not be tempted because getting a “popular” car …

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Buying a new car is like buying anything else on the market, only a little more stressful.  Stressful because car dealers are trained not to take “no” for an answer, and many word games and phrases come into play to help them to get you to close the deal. So you can be easily led to think that you are getting a good deal, when in fact you could be getting a bad deal.  This is their job; they improve their craft all day from 9:00 to 5:00. The new car sale price trick isn’t usually included in the list of the ‘official’ car dealer scams, but it’s worth …

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Generally customers need some knowledge to avoid becoming a dealer fraud victim. They need to know how to act and what to ask dealers when entering the car dealership. Here are some tips that will be rather helpful when dealing with car dealers to prevent odometer fraud. 1.    Inspect the vehicle carefully to make sure that its actual condition matches the mileage that is indicated in the odometer. 2.    If you think the vehicle you are going to buy has been repainted, search for the parts that have been replaced. Paint is sometimes used to cover the older parts, thus giving the vehicle a newer look. 3.    Look in …

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Purchasing a pre-owned vehicle may be a difficult task, especially if you do not know which used cars to avoid. There are certain steps that consumers should know to avoid becoming a car dealer fraud victim. Step 1 Check Consumer Reports before purchasing any vehicle. Consumer Reports contains valuable information on the reliability of new and used cars. They contain evaluations from both the car experts and everyday drivers. Search by the vehicles’ year, make and model. Read each evaluation carefully and check the used car’s overall rating. Step 2 Go to a private party or dealership and test drive the vehicle. If you are not sure what to …

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Car dealer scams vary and being aware of them becomes more and more important. Awareness may save you a lot of trouble and money. So make sure that you have done your homework accurately enough and are ready to enter the car dealership without the potential threat of becoming a car dealer fraud victim. Below are some useful questions to ask a used car dealer: If the car is certified, can you show me the mechanic’s pre-certification inspection? Every certified car has to go through a car inspection before it can be certified. Ask to see that paperwork to find out what was fixed. It’s a good piece of …

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If you believe that you may be an auto dealer fraud victim, there are a number of steps you can take to enforce your legal rights. You have the following options: Contacting the Dealer. In many states, if you believe that car dealer fraud was committed, you are required to contact the dealer and give them a chance to correct the problem before taking any legal action (such as filing a lawsuit). This contact may be initiated by you personally, or it may be made by your attorney, but it should be in writing and should clearly illustrate both the problem (i.e. the dealer’s failure of disclosing certain financing …

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