Fairfax Car Dealership Fraud Attorney

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What is Car Dealership Fraud?

Shopping for a car can be a frustrating experience. 

You may be comparing different makes, models, and dealerships to find the best car for you at the best price.  The decision is difficult because cars are expensive and expected to last for years or decades. 

To make things worse, car sales are incredibly aggressive.  Dealers have a lot of power because you need the car probably more than they need to sell you a car.

With this power comes a degree of fraud. 

Dealers will say what has to be said to get a car sold and buyers tend to believe them. 

Consumers are in a rough spot, but there are some federal and state laws that protect consumers and regulate the sale of cars. 

If you are a victim of Fairfax car dealership fraud you need the skilled Fairfax Car Dealership Fraud Attorney at American Lawyers Group who knows the laws that protect buyers and can help you recover from the fraud.

Generally, car dealership fraud in Fairfax County falls into two categories: non-disclosure and affirmative misrepresentation.

Firstly, there is non-disclosure.  Non-disclosure occurs when the dealer fails to give the buyer some material piece of information about the car, such as damage that cannot be easily seen, or mechanical issues known to the dealer. 

The material in this context means essential for the deal; you would not buy the car had you known the material information.

Secondly, fraud may be an act of affirmative misrepresentation.  Simply, this is a lie. 

When the dealer tells you the car is brand new but has actually been owned several times before, that is an affirmative misrepresentation. 

Affirmative misrepresentation means the dealer lied to you, not through a lie of omission but told you something that is simply not true.

Additionally, some dealers may be completely open and honest about the actual car but lie about the financing of that car. 

Some dealers will promise up and down that they can secure you a lower interest rate after you have signed an agreement only to later say they could not secure the lower rate. 

This may constitute an illegal action under federal financing laws. 

If you are the victim of fraudulent car financing, contact the Fairfax Car Dealership Fraud Attorney at American Lawyers Group to see if you have a claim.

Do Any Laws Prevent Car Dealership Fraud?

Contract law’s doctrines can help prevent fraud.  The sale of a car is a contract.  Any contract based on fraud is void or voidable by the defrauded party. 

So if you can prove the fraud occurred, you have a good shot at recovering damages from the deal. 

Additionally, the federal government has the Truth-In-Lending Act (TILA). 

TILA requires car dealers who help finance cars to provide very specific information to buyers. 

TILA requires that lenders provide the annual percentage rate (APR) of the loan, the total charge including fees and interest, the number of payments and the dates of those payments, and other particular information about the loan. 

If you received a loan from a dealer and think they may have violated TILA, contact the attorneys at American Lawyers Group to see if you may have a claim.

You can read everything about the criminal procedure here §19.2.

Virginia also has a law that protects car buyers. 

The Virginia Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act mandates that car manufacturers refund or replace cars with sufficient problems. 

To fall under the protection of this law, a car must have such deficiencies that safety, value, or use of the car are significantly affected.

Additionally, the dealer must fail to fix the problems with the car three or more times despite attempts. 

If you bought a defective car in Virginia, contact the Fairfax Car Dealership Fraud Attorney at American Lawyers Group to see if you could have a claim for damages, refunds, or a replacement car.

Why You Need a Fairfax Car Dealership Fraud Attorney?

You need a car to live, work, and socialize in Fairfax. 

Car dealers know this and will use finely tuned tactics to sell you a car. 

Most dealers are honest sellers who want you in the right car for the right price. 

But, there are some who will misrepresent their vehicles to you or withhold information you need to make the right choice.  Some may sell you a car that is not functional, and that can be redressed through state law. 

Some may sell you a car and offer predatory illegal loans that can be challenged under federal law. 

Regardless of what specific kind of fraud or illegal sales tactic was used on you, the skilled Fairfax car dealership fraud attorney at American Lawyers Group can help you get refunds and recover damages for the wrongs you suffered.