What is Auto Dealer Fraud?
"Auto dealer fraud" is a term that describes deceptive and unlawful practices used by automobile dealers at almost any stage of the vehicle lease or purchase process. This includes advertising, negotiating, and the finalizing of vehicle pricing and financing terms. 

What are the different types of Auto Dealer Fraud?
Auto Dealer Fraud may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Non-disclosure of prior accident or other damage
• Non-disclosure of frame damage
• Non-disclosure of insurance salvage, revived salvage or flood-damaged vehicle
• Non-disclosure of prior use as a taxicab, rental vehicle, or publicly owned vehicle 
• Non-disclosure of "lemon law" buy-back history
• Non-disclosure of pre-existing defects
• Non-disclosure of odometer tampering (rollback)
• Misrepresentation regarding the certification of a used vehicle
• The sale of a vehicle as New when it is actually Used
• Failure to sell the vehicle at the advertised price
• Failure to provide a copy of the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Report for a used vehicle (applicable only to purchases after July 1, 2012)

Please note that this list is not exclusive and other situations may also apply. Please contact The Beoglyan Law Firm for a thorough consultation and case evaluation.

Am I a victim of Auto Dealer Fraud?
Often people are victims of Auto Dealer Fraud without even knowing. If you are unsure whether you are a victim of Auto Dealer Fraud, contact The Beoglyan Law Firm to speak with an experienced attorney and to obtain a FREE Vehicle History Report for your vehicle.

What are my legal rights?
If you believe that you may have been a victim of Auto Dealer Fraud, you have legal rights! Pursuant to California and Federal laws, you may be entitled to a full rescission of your lease/purchase contract and payment for your damages, including a refund of the total amount of money you have spent on the vehicle, any and all consequential and incidental damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees and costs. What this means is that you may receive full compensation at absolutely NO CHARGE to you - COMPLETELY FREE!

Is there a time limitation to filing a lawsuit?
Yes. In California, the statute of limitation for filing a lawsuit for claims resulting from fraud is three (3) years from the time the cause of action accrues. Generally, the cause of action for fraud accrues at the time of discovery or reasonable discovery of the fraud. Additionally, claims of dealer fraud are usually accompanied by claims for violation of the CLRA, the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act. The statute of limitation for claims brought under the CLRA is three (3) years from the date of the commission of the violation. Please note that other limitations may also apply.

What can I do if I am not sure whether I have a claim?
Contact The Beoglyan Law Firm to discuss your case with an experienced attorney at no charge to you.