Auto Fraud FAQ

What are my remedies if I was sold a previously wrecked vehicle?
If you have been sold a previously wrecked vehicle, you may be entitled to several remedies including a full refund of your money. In addition to your actual damages, the dealership may also be required

What rights do I have if I owe more on my trade-in vehicle that it is worth?
Oftentimes consumers are "upside down" on loans for vehicles which they wish to trade in when they purchase their new vehicle. In these situations, dealerships must disclose how the negative equity is calculated on the face of the Retail Installment Sale Contract or Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement. Usually this disclosure can be accomplished by properly completing the section of the contract entitled "Itemization of the Amount Financed." In this section there are line items which refer to the agreed trade in value, "prior credit or lease balance" and "net trade-in." If you find that these items were completed incorrectly, you may have rights provided by the Automobile Sales Finance Act or the Vehicle Leasing Act.

What is Odometer Fraud?
Misrepresentation of the actual mileage of a vehicle is illegal. If someone has tampered with the odometer, if someone has replaced the odometer and failed to provide the required notice on the vehicle or if the odometer has rolled through all the digits and started over, you may have certain rights that protect you if the retailer failed to inform you of these conditions.

How do I determine whether I have been sold a vehicle with an incorrect odometer reading?
The Department of Motor Vehicles in California maintains records which contain a report of the mileage each time a vehicle is smogged or sold. By reviewing these records, as well as the time line, it is often possible to spot a discrepancy in the mileage. In addition, on-line companies such as carfax.com, consumerguide.com and autocheck.com will, for a fee, provide you with a history of the vehicle's ownership. Interviewing previous owners and inspecting the mechanical condition of the vehicle

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