Car Fraud: Accessories or Options
Jul
07
2010
In many cases car buyers are very surprised when they after signing all the purchase documents they come home and find out that they have been charged for accessories or options that they never negotiated with the car dealer. In fact, this is one of the most commonly used car scams. In should be noted that most of the car dealerships charge car buyers only for the options they have agreed to, but it is not uncommon for unscrupulous dealerships to include accessories and/or options that were never discussed.
You should know that you will be able to avoid this dealer fraud if carefully you read each and every line of the contract before you sign it. It is very important to especially look at the cash price vehicle and the cash price accessories. Make sure there are no charges listed in this sections that you did not authorize. Also, when negotiating the price of the car with the dealer ask him if the price includes any accessories or options that come with the vehicle.
If you think that you have become a victim of this car dealer fraud you should first contact the car dealer and demand that they refund any amounts that you did not authorize. Also contact an experienced dealer fraud lawyer in your area, who will be able to consult and evaluate your case. File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and make a complaint with the Department of Consumer Affairs.
In many cases car buyers are very surprised when they after signing all the purchase documents they come home and find out that they have been charged for accessories or options that they never negotiated with the car dealer. In fact, this is one of the most commonly used car scams. In should be noted that most of the car dealerships charge car buyers only for the options they have agreed to, but it is not uncommon for unscrupulous dealerships to include accessories and/or options that were never discussed.
You should know that you will be able to avoid this dealer fraud if carefully you read each and every line of the contract before you sign it. It is very important to especially look at the cash price vehicle and the cash price accessories. Make sure there are no charges listed in this sections that you did not authorize. Also, when negotiating the price of the car with the dealer ask him if the price includes any accessories or options that come with the vehicle.
If you think that you have become a victim of this car dealer fraud you should first contact the car dealer and demand that they refund any amounts that you did not authorize. Also contact an experienced dealer fraud lawyer in your area, who will be able to consult and evaluate your case. File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and make a complaint with the Department of Consumer Affairs.
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