Dealer Fraud

When you set out to buy a used car, you hope to get the best possible value for your money. But what happens when the car you are interested in purchasing has hidden secrets? Specifically, what happens when the car’s true mileage isn’t quite what its odometer is...

Auto dealerships provide clients with their dream cars, new and used, and test a couple before purchasing. This makes them convenient places to get vehicles. However, some dealers can sell damaged vehicles using deceptive measures. The Pennsylvania Automobile Lemon...

People often trust that statutory rules will help protect them against business misconduct. They assume that companies and workers will abide by the law, especially when they intend to make a sizable purchase. A consumer investing in a motor vehicle, even a used one,...

Car dealers often use a wide range of underhand tactics to catch out unassuming buyers in an effort to turn a profit. Buyers may not realize there is a problem until it is too late and an accident has occurred. Clipping is a trade term that describes turning two...

The owners of a car dealership in Harrisburg are facing multiple criminal charges for fraudulent sales practices. The couple, who are both in their 20s, were investigated by two state fraud departments regarding vehicles they were selling online – including on...

If you go to a car dealership and you begin to look at the cars on the lot, odds are that a salesman is going to walk out of the building and talk to you. They’ll shake your hand and smile and act like they are your friend. They’ll probably ask you what you’re looking...

When buying a used car from a dealership, there’s a certain amount of trust that has to go into the process. You need to be able to rely on the information that the salesperson is giving you about the state of the car - especially if you don’t know what to look for on...

If a car has been involved in an accident, there are sometimes very obvious signs of frame damage. Visible bending is one of the main keys. When the frame gets bent, even by a little bit, it can be highly detrimental to the structural integrity of the car. It can lead...

Whether you are going for a brand-new model or purchasing a second-hand car, they are both significant investments. When you’re potentially parting with such large amounts of cash, those who are selling a vehicle owe you a legal duty of care. They must act in good...

The extent of fraud among used car dealers in Pennsylvania came into full view last month when Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that 13 businesses and 19 individuals were being charged with title washing and other types of fraud. The arrests were carried out by...