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Auto Dealer Fraud
Curbstoning is a kind of dealer fraud that involves direct sales
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Jul 6, 2022 | Auto Dealer Fraud
Claims about auto dealer fraud in Connecticut often focus on misrepresented vehicles or warranties that the dealership had no intention of upholding. However, there are many other forms of dealer fraud, some of which are harder to detect than others. There are many...
Women, make sure you do your homework before buying a car
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Jul 6, 2022 | Auto Dealer Fraud
In a perfect world, all auto dealers would be forthright and honest. Well, it’s not a perfect world, as many car buyers have ruefully discovered. And if you are female, you may be zeroed in on by auto dealers who assume that you are so clueless about auto buying that...
Consumer alleges certified pre-owned fraud
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Jun 29, 2022 | Auto Dealer Fraud
Many consumers believe they are guaranteed to get a high-quality vehicle if they buy a “Certified Pre-Owned” vehicle. Unfortunately, many of those cars have serious defects, and some may even have serious safety defects. One of ’s clients...
Could bait and switch happen at a car dealership?
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Jun 13, 2022 | Auto Dealer Fraud
One common type of fraud in retail industries is known as bait and switch. This is essentially a tactic to trick consumers into thinking they're going to get a better deal than they are going to get. There are a few different ways that this can happen. In some cases,...
How your car dealer might pull a bait and switch
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Apr 29, 2022 | Auto Dealer Fraud
If you showed up to a car dealership only for an offered car to be sold then you may be the victim of a bait and switch. This is an old trick car dealers use to sell newer more expensive cars. Here is what you should know about bait and switch dealership scams: What...
3 auto dealerships scams to avoid
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Mar 29, 2022 | Auto Dealer Fraud
You thought you bought the “right” car from the “right” people. Then, you take your car off the lot and it starts sputtering and coughing, then you may have been victimized by fraud. It’s not every day you buy a car and when you do you don’t want to find out you were...
Signs not to trust a car salesman
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Mar 29, 2022 | Auto Dealer Fraud
If you're in the market for a new car, you may feel that you're sort of at the mercy of the car salesman that you get. You may not know everything about what these vehicles offer or even what you're looking for. You're hoping that the salesman can give you guidance...
Understanding pandemic-driven predatory pricing tactics
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Mar 1, 2022 | Auto Dealer Fraud
The following news story highlights Consumer Law Group, LLC’s work on cases appearing in more than 120 markets nationwide. Showrooms in car dealerships have advanced over time. Instead of the outside, fenced-in lot with stickers on a variety of cars, salespeople now...
Are elderly buyers at higher risk for auto fraud?
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Feb 18, 2022 | Auto Dealer Fraud
Your elderly parent is in the market for a new car, and you're worried about them. You know they're investing a lot of their money in this purchase, and it needs to be the right vehicle. But you're not sure if they're actually going to get a car that is up to their...