Justifiable Reliance in Auto Fraud Cases
Justifiable reliance is an important component of many tort and contract claims such as fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation and promissory estoppel in contract. Justifiable reliance refers to a person’s justifiable dependence on another person’s representations. The element of justifiable reliance requires... Read More →
Investigating Auto Fraud
Auto dealer fraud describes deceptive and unlawful practices used by automobile dealers, at almost any stage of the vehicle purchase process, from advertising, to negotiation of vehicle pricing and financing terms. Examples of auto dealer fraud include “bait and switch”... Read More →
Used Cars Sold Without Airbags
As a higher percentage of cars on the road contain airbags, a growing problem is the sale of vehicles without disclosing that their airbags are missing. One study estimates that about 40,000 cars are returned to the road each year... Read More →
VIN Fraud
What is VIN fraud? According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, VIN fraud is “the act of replacing or altering a vehicle identification number in order to mislead consumers or law enforcement.” This often occurs in conjunction with vehicle theft, in... Read More →
Yo-Yo Transactions; Automobile Dealer Abuses
Yo-yo transactions, also referred to as spot-delivery, take back, MacArthur or gimme-back transactions are one of the most widespread automobile dealer abuses today, applying to new and used car sales and automotive leases. In these cases, consumers believe that... Read More →
Consumer Fraud
One of the most important decisions you will make in life is buying a new or used car. Unfortunately, sometimes buying a car is a dreadful experience. Most consumers are unaware of the possibility of being scammed, ripped off, or... Read More →
Failure to Disclose Prior Use of Automobile
A used car buyer would like to hear that the prior use of a vehicle was by one very responsible owner only who never was in an accident. It is unattractive to a used car buyer if a vehicle has... Read More →
Undisclosed Mechanical Problems
Cars with prior mechanical problems can be easily misrepresented by dealers. Since it may be nearly impossible for a layperson to detect prior mechanical work upon an inspection at a dealership, dealers have an incentive to cover up defects rather... Read More →
Odometer Fraud, Salvage Fraud, & Undisclosed Flood – Auto Fraud
What is Odometer Fraud, Salvage Fraud, Undisclosed Flood or Hurricane Damage? Odometer Fraud occurs when the dealer or the dealer’s representative (salesman) gives misinterpretations about the motor vehicle’s actual mileage information; for example, a car with 75,000 miles being set... Read More →
Undisclosed Damage To New Cars & Undisclosed Wreck Damage To Used Cars – Auto Fraud
Automobile Fraud Undisclosed wreck damage to used Cars is very similar to salvage fraud. However, it does not abide by the state salvage law. Undisclosed Wreck Damage to used vehicles usually occurs in the form of cars that are not... Read More →