Auto Dealer Fraud: Attorney and Consumer Rights

If you think that you are a victim of car dealer fraud, there are a number of things you can do in order to protect you consumer rights. There are three options: contacting the dealer, filing a complaint with a state agency, and getting an attorney’s help.

• Contacting the Dealer. In many states, if you think that car dealer fraud was committed, you are able to contact the dealer and give him a chance to solve the problem before filing a lawsuit). This contact can be started by you personally, or by your attorney, but it should be in writing and should clearly describe both the problem (i.e. the dealer’s failure to discover certain financing charges), and what steps you would like the dealer to take to resolve the problem (i.e. a partial refund of the vehicle purchase price).
• Filing a State Agency Complaint. If you think that you are a victim of car dealer fraud, you may want to file a complaint with a state agency protecting buyers’ rights in connection with car purchases. In some states, that agency can be a buyer protection division of the state attorney general’s office, or may be an agency specifically designated to handle complaints regarding car dealers.
• Getting an Attorney’s Help. If you purchased a car and you think that the dealer may have made fraud during the sales process, you may want to speak with an experienced Car Dealer Fraud Attorney.  This attorney will establish all aspects of your case and explain all alternatives available to you and will work with you to guarantee the best possible outcome for your case. In some states, you are obliged to contact the dealer and give them an opportunity to solve the problem before you take any legal action.