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Car dealers use a variety of deceptive tactics to take advantage of unsuspecting buyers—here are some of the most common ways they cheat customers and what you can do if it’s happened to you.

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Dealer Lies, Promises Unkept

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Prior, Undisclosed Accident

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Salvage Title “Total Loss”

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Mechanical Damage & Defects Including Flood

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Prior, Undisclosed Rental Use

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Odometer Rollback

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Contract Mistakes, Errors

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Forged Signatures

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How Much Will it Cost Me to Sue a Car Dealer?

All of our cases are taken on a contingency bases, which means if we take on your case, you won’t be asked to pay any money up front. The fees and costs we typically collect for your case are paid by the Defendant out of any settlement or winning verdict you accept and receive. Your Retainer Agreement will cover this in detail and you are encouraged to ask any questions you may have.

What Type of Lawyer Sues a Car Dealership Who Cheated, Lied or Broke the Law?

While there may be many reasons to sue a car dealership, if you did not get the proper value in your purchase due to lies, cheating or other bad acts by the dealership’s salesperson, finance manager or others, you should be looking for a Lawyer with experience in Auto Fraud law, sometimes called Car Dealer Fraud. The Auto Fraud Legal Center LLP has an entire team of lawyers and professionals ready to serve California car buyers in need.

How Do I Get Started?

Just fill out the Contact Form, chat with us or pick up the phone and we’ll discuss your situation for FREE! If you have the type of case that matches our firm’s focus, we’ll invite you to submit paperwork and other potential evidence and go forward as our attorneys advise and you agree. We are always focused on what is in the best interest of our clients and strive to achieve that goal.

Can My Used Car be a Lemon or Just New Cars?

Yes, but only if still covered under (i) the original manufacturer’s warranty or (ii) an extended warranty purchased from a Dealer and still in effect.Additionally, depending on how the sale was conducted, you may have been the victim of Auto Fraud or some other regulations governing how licensed car dealers are required to operate. Tell us your situation if you are unsure.

What's the Difference Between Auto Fraud and Lemon Law cases?

A lot. Auto Fraud law focuses on the behavior of the dealers like what was said, written and done by the dealer’s staff at the time of the sale and shortly thereafter. Cases focus on this behavior of the dealer and whether their conduct broke any regulations and laws and caused damage to you, the buyer. Lemon law focuses on the condition of a car that is under a warranty, and whether or not it has been fixed properly.

What Kind of Cases Will You Take?

We are a state-wide firm open to litigating cases all over California against licensed car dealers. If you suspect you have a bad contract or purchased a lemon, contact us today! Please note that the amount of money at stake in your claim may dictate that you file in Small Claims court, which would exclude you from our help.

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It May Not Be Too Late!

If a dealer lied to you – about the price, your down payment, your monthly payments, the vehicle’s accident history, the vehicle’s rental history, whether the vehicle was smogged or can even pass smog, warranty issues, or anything else – you may have a claim, and you may be able to return the vehicle you purchased, even years later, and get your money back.

Many dealers engage in sophisticated practices to break the law in ways that are not obvious to you. We’ve seen their scams and know their ways. Consumers are unaware that hundreds of thousands of contracts throughout the state are illegal. Even if you are not certain you were defrauded, you can contact us for a free contract review to make sure the dealer complied with the law. If your contract is illegal, you may be able to return the vehicle you purchased and get your money back.

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Dealer Engaged in Illegal Contract or Selling Methods?

There are numerous illegal issues that may pertain to your case. If you think there was anything fishy about your contract, the sales process or financing, you are probably right!

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Dealer Sold You a Car That Wasn’t What They Claimed?

Your car hasn’t performed as expect, was used as a rental or in a wreck, a flood previously and not disclosed or was just not up to the level of the promises made including Certified Pre-Owned?

You Contact Auto Fraud Legal Center!

We assess your situation, let you know what remedies exist, work with you to sue the dealer, manufacturer, and/or your finance company and fight for you in court! Please note, we only accept cases for vehicles purchased in California within the last 3-4 years with a purchase price of at least $7,500.

Why Hire Auto Fraud Legal Center?

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Over 60 years of experience helping people with California lemon law and car fraud cases.
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Big-firm tools and support combined with personal attention for every client.
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Thousands of successful cases across California, with a long history of winning for clients.
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Deep knowledge of California lemon law and car fraud laws to protect consumer rights.
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Strong courtroom reputation that often pushes car dealers and lenders to settle faster and for better terms instead of going to court.
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Easy access for clients, with free consultations and flexible evening or weekend appointments.
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Proven success in winning large results, including major cases, group lawsuits, and multi-million-dollar settlements.
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Deep expertise in California Lemon Law and auto fraud statutes, enabling strategic enforcement of consumer rights.
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Tough and determined representation that does not accept unfair or low settlement offers and fights for full compensation.
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Client-first accessibility, including free consultations and evening or weekend appointments.

At Auto Fraud Legal Center, we personally  established California’s auto fraud case law through trials and appeals. We protect California consumers rights in lobbying for improved laws and holding all parties accountable.

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