Can a Dealership Sell Me a Car for Above the Advertised Price?
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
You finally find a quality used car at a good price. But before signing the contract you notice that the price on the contract is higher than the advertised price. No surprises here! Many car dealers tend to increase prices to make more profit. Of course, dealers will make you believe that the listed price
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Why is the Dealership Asking Me to Sign a New Contract?
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
Why is the Dealership Asking Me to Sign a New Contract? Typical scenario: You purchase a car and drive it home. A few days later, you receive a call from the dealership, informing you that you did not qualify for financing and you will either need to return the vehicle or sign a new contract.
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Nathaniel vs Dealer
Friday, 14 February 2020
Resolved December 2, 2019 On May 5, 2018, Nathaniel visited a dealership in Norco, California with the intent to acquire a used vehicle. After searching through the dealer’s inventory Nath located a 2015 BMW 4 series coupe which he liked. He inquired with the salesperson regarding the vehicle’s condition, history of repairs, and whether it
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What Consumers Need to Know About Auto Dealer Fraud
Friday, 27 September 2019
Finally, you are ready to buy your next car. It is a major investment and you should take it seriously. Dishonesty happens everywhere and auto dealer fraud is not an exception. Auto dealers will not cheat you outright but will mislead you in a way that you will end up paying more for your vehicle.
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What to do When a Car Dealer Lied to You?
Friday, 27 September 2019
It is not a coincidence that customer trust in auto deals has fallen sharply. A survey by Cox Automotive says that only 61% of Americans believe their dealership gave them the best price. Most often you may not even notice that you are being lied. The lack of information lets the auto dealers rip off
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What it Takes to Successfully Sue a Car Dealership for Fraud
Friday, 30 August 2019
You bought your dream car! Later, you found out that something is wrong with it. You’ve already spent too much time and money trying to figure out what’s wrong with the vehicle. Turns out the car dealer lied about the condition of your newly purchased car. What can you do? Can you sue a car
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How Can I Find a Good Lawyer to Help Me Handle Auto Dealer Fraud?
Monday, 29 July 2019
If you find the right lawyer to handle auto dealer fraud, consider half of the work done. Yes, a lot depends on the lawyer. Is he/she specialized in auto dealer fraud? Does he/she have a successful case record? These are questions to ask when you are in search of a lawyer. You want someone who
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Auto Dealer Fraud – Enforcing Your Rights
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
You have been spending days and weeks trying to find the perfect car you have been looking for so long. Alas, you find out the auto dealer has committed a fraud, which leaves you with the question “What can I do to seek redress?”. If you believe that you are a victim of auto dealer
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Are Dealership Warranties Worth It?
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
It does not matter whether or not you buy a brand-new or a used vehicle. Most importantly, you need the dealership warranty, which will guarantee your rights when the purchased product qualifies as “lemon”. What kind of Dealership Warranties exist? Under the California law, there is no such requirement for licensed dealerships to offer
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5 Reasons to Sue with the Help of Your Auto Fraud Lawyer
Thursday, 27 July 2017
Has it ever happened to you that you bought a car and paid more than the advertised price? Or you bought a car and it broke down soon after you drove off the lot? These and much more are types of auto dealer fraud. And if you have experienced it then you probably need an
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