Dealer Fraud

A family bought an SUV from a new car dealership. They expected to get a good price, because it was last year’s model and it had 225 miles on it. Everything they were told indicated that the car was “brand new” and it had been taken for a few test drives, which accounted for the miles. Unhappy with having to return the vehicle to the dealership for repeated major repairs, the owner finally took it to an independent mechanic to check a routine problem. The mechanic advised that the vehicle had been involved in a major rollover accident prior to it’s purchase. Investigation revealed that not only had the vehicle been involved in an accident, the vehicle had been stolen and was still listed in the crime computer as a stolen vehicle. The Defendant dealership contested the definition of “new vehicle”, stating that the fact that the vehicle had never been titled, constituted the vehicle as “new”.

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In most cases, yes. If you recently purchased a vehicle and you suspect that the dealer may have committed fraud in the sales process, you may want to speak with an experienced Auto Dealer Fraud Attorney. An Auto Dealer Fraud attorney will evaluate all aspects of your case and explain all options available to you — including filing a lawsuit for your damages — and will work with you to ensure the best possible outcome for your case. Remember that in some states, you are required to contact the dealer and give them an opportunity to correct the problem before you take any legal action.

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