Find Out What Auto Fraud Is in Virginia to Protect Yourself From Unscrupulous Car Dealers
Here you’ll find links to documents, reports, publications and discussions provided by The Consumer Law Group, P.C. As an attorney with years of experience practicing Virginia lemon law, auto fraud, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, credit fraud, identity theft and debt settlement; John Gale has acquired expertise in a number of areas.
We publish this information so that you can gain a better understanding of the legal challenges you face, as well as to help you appreciate why working with an experienced attorney is so important for your success.
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The Difference Between Voluntary and Forced Arbitration Using arbitration to resolve a dispute with an auto dealer is not necessarily a bad thing, but if you have no choice in the matter, you could wind up the loser. -
How the Truth-in-Lending Act Applies to Your Car Loan When you finance a new car, whether through the dealer or an outside lender, you are entitled to certain information about the cost of the loan before signing. -
Understanding Automobile Retail Installment Sales Contracts When you purchase a new or used car from a dealership, you will likely be asked to sign a Retail Installment Sales Contract. Learn about this document here. -
Should I Accept Volkswagen's Class Action Settlement Offer? VW's emissions scandal class action has reached a settlement, but if you're a class member, should you accept it? Learn why you may want to opt out here. -
CarMax Continues to Sell Unsafe Vehicles Despite promising a thorough safety inspection, CarMax is continuing to sell used cars with unrepaired recall issues. Shoppers must be wary of these purchases. -
Buying Credit Insurance From a Car Dealership When financing your car purchase through a dealership, you should pay close attention to all the charges. Dealers are obligated by law to disclose all costs. -
Deceptive Advertising by Car Dealerships Is Auto Fraud We’ve all been lured in by an advertisement promising great deals. When a car dealership tricks you with a deceptive ad, however, they may have committed fraud. -
Are Bait-and-Switch Tactics Considered Fraud? Do you know which bait-and-switch tactics are actually considered fraud? If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you should. -
VW & Audi Emissions Scandal Affects Hundreds of Thousands Buyers of Audis and Volkswagens may find themselves suffering financial losses due to a recent emissions scandal. It is important to protect your legal rights. -
A New Tactic Car Dealers Are Using to Reel In Consumers John Cole Gayle, Jr. discusses a new tactic car dealers are using to reel in consumers with Gray Hall of NBC12 in Richmond, VA -
Obtaining a Carfax Report May Not Prevent Auto Fraud Relying solely on a Carfax report when purchasing a used vehicle may be a costly mistake. Dealers who knowingly provide false reports may be liable. -
Auto Fraud: Are You Regretting Your Car Purchase? Do you regret your car purchase? You might have some options if the dealer committed fraud. -
Claims Against A Dealership That Goes Out Of Business When a dealership goes out of business, what should a consumer do about their claims? Protecting your rights can be a complicated process, learn more here. -
Consumer Beware of Automobile Fraud As You Shop for a Vehicle There are many opportunities for fraud and dirty dealing in buying a vehicle. The consumer needs to be aware of different types of automobile fraud as you shop for a vehicle. -
Consumer Law: Beware of Spot Delivery "Spot delivery" is a technique employed by car salespeople that often takes advantage of vulnerable buyers with low credit or income. Learn how to combat it here. -
Consumer Law: The Virginia Consumer Protection Act Know your rights under The Virginia Consumer Protection Act. Read a verbatim copy of the law, as well as insight from our consumer fraud attorneys here.