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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
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 …
Categories: Car scams, Helpful tips
Tags: auto dealer fraud, auto fraud, Car-dealer fraud, dealer fraud, dealer fraud attorney, frame damage
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 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 …
Categories: Car scams, Helpful tips
Tags: auto dealer fraud, auto scams, dealer fraud, gray market vehicles
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 …
Today modern automobiles are compound, highly technical machines. Many car owners have no idea on how to repair or maintain their own vehicle. This fact makes the process of deceiving consumers more easy and they become victims of car repair fraud. Every owner of a vehicle should take precautions when taking a car to the repair shop. Here are the basic steps you should keep in mind: • Require a written value before you authorize repairs – In most states it is necessary that a repair shop gives a written estimate when it exceeds $100 and contacts the car owner before exceeding the estimate by $10 or 10%, whichever …
Be careful to detect hidden defects on a vehicle no to be a victim of dealer fraud. 1. Body Check to see if the paint on the car’s outside matches the paint inside the door frame. Check if the panels line up evenly. Also check if there are irregular protrusions in the wings and bumper – these could be warning signs of past accidents. 2. Doors Make sure that the doors open without creaks and close smoothly without being slammed. A door or the car trunk lid that does not fit equally could be an indication that the vehicle was involved in a collision or was regularly driven in …
It never stops to amaze us how cunning some car dealers are — to all the time they are trying to find new ways to take advantage of car buyers. Here are two of the newest car dealer tricks that we have not written about yet: 1. Spot Delivery: You have chosen the car you want, filled out all the paperwork (including the car loan application with the car dealer’s finance department). The car dealer notifies you that even though your loan hasn’t been “formally” approved yet, you can drive the car home anyway. Do Not! Here is what can happen if you do: A few days later, you …
Categories: Car scams, General Articles, Helpful tips
Tags: car dealer scams, Car scams, dealer fraud, dealer fraud lawyer, LA dealer fraud lawyer
Avoid buying water damaged vehicles or “flood cars” which are sure to hit the market soon if they haven’t already. Have you ever seen flooded cars on television and wondered what happened to them after the water receded? The sad fact is that many of them will end up with “For Sale” signs on them on street corners and used car lots. Nearly all of these cars should be considered total losses never to be driven again but some less than honest car dealers will see an opportunity to turn a quick buck at your expense. Knowing that the flood cars are out there is one thing but how …
Categories: Car scams, General Articles, Helpful tips
Tags: dealer fraud, flood cars, salvaged car, salvaged flood car, water damaged cars, water damaged vehicles
If you purchase a car that has had its odometer rolled back, you may end up paying more for a vehicle than it is actually worth. You will never know when an actual scheduled safety check is due which could make driving the car a safety hazard. There are a number of reasons why sellers roll back odometers. There are people who have leased cars who will roll the odometer back so they do not have to pay the lease return mileage fee. For those who have the “know how” and tools, it is quite easy to roll back an odometer. With newer cars, all that one has to …
