Here are some tricks dealers and leasing companies may try and play on unsuspecting vehicle buyers. Watch out for mileage limitations that get lowered when it comes time to sign the contract. Read each and every page carefully because unscrupulous car dealers have been known to “fan” the paperwork, exposing only the places they want [...]
read moreDealer Fraud: Useless Fees and Charges in the Carbuying Process
You can avoid car dealer fraud by learning what to look for when it comes to these useless and fraudulent fees.
Window etching. For a fee anywhere from $200 to $1150 the dealer will etch the VIN number onto the windshield of the vehicle. The dealer makes a huge income for something that you can [...]
Car Dealer Scams to Avoid
Car dealer scams are becoming more and more common these days. The main reason for this is that most car buyers are not prepared to deal with the car dealer and are not aware of frequently used dealer tricks and tactics. It should be noted that there are car dealerships in the industry that are [...]
read moreDealer Fraud: Used Car Inspection
Purchasing a used vehicle can offer serious savings over a new car unless you are the victim of car dealer fraud. Here is what you should know about evading the car scams that can leave you on foot.
Use An Inspection Checklist
• Inspection checklist are generally available (used vehicle guides or Internet sites are good sources). [...]
Avoid Odometer Tampering or Roll Back
There are state and federal consumer protection laws that are designed to protect customers through car dealer fraud claims such as odometer tampering, car dealer financing scams and vehicle history misrepresentations. If you believe that the car dealer or other employee of the car dealership have engaged in any of the following acts or practices, [...]
read moreDealer Fraud: Window Etching Fee
According to statistics a vehicle is stolen in the United States every 23 seconds. If you believe departments and insurance companies, one of the most effective anti-theft devices is VIN etching. Car dealers use this information to convince their consumers to purchase window etching with their vehicle. This is when one of the common dealer [...]
read moreSix Tips to Avoid Car Dealer Fraud
Tip 1: Make friends with a mechanic
When the time comes to buy a car, a mechanic can become your best friend. A good and experienced mechanic can tell you the particular problems to be attentive with when buying a particular model of a car. When you know the type of car you want, discussing that to [...]
List of the Most Common Auto Scams
One of the most expensive purchases an average American makes is buying a new car. However, buying a vehicle can sometimes be complicated, especially when you are buying from a crooked car dealer. In this article you can find the most common dealer tricks and scams.
Bad Credit Rating: This car fraud occurs when the dealership [...]
Car Dealer Fraud: Sales Tactics
Dealer income on sales of new cars are not so much; dealers make their income from financing, insurance, service contracts, added charges and options, repairs, and the sale of used cars. In other words, there is huge financial motive to make profits on these items to offset the dealer’s inability to make profits off the sale [...]
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