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Auto Dealer Fraud

Scammed by a Car Dealer?

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In South Carolina, special laws are in place to protect consumers from unscrupulous automobile dealers. The Dealers Act, the Unfair Trade Practices Act, the Uniform Commercial Code, and the Consumer Protection Code all regulate various aspects of a vehicle purchase. 

Motor Vehicle Dealers Are Prohibited From:

  • Engaging in any action which is arbitrary, in bad faith, or unconscionable
  • Engaging in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the sale of motor vehicles
  • Requiring car buyers to also purchase special features, appliances, equipment, parts, or accessories not desired or requested by the purchaser
  • Representing and selling as "new" any vehicle which has been used and operated for demonstration purposes or which is otherwise a used motor vehicle
  • Using any false or misleading advertisement
  • Selling a vehicle without transferring valid and marketable title to the vehicle
  • Misrepresenting a vehicle's mileage or tampering with the a vehicle's odometer
  • Failing to disclose that a vehicle offered for sale has been designated as "wreckage" or "salvage" or "lemon"
  • Engaging in "yo-yo" sales where the dealer misleads a buyer into believing the purchase is final but then requires the buyer to return to the dealership and sign a new agreement or return the car because the buyer's financing was not approved
  • Repossessing a vehicle without sending a 20-day right to cure notice

Do Any of These Situations Sound Familiar?

The dealership advertised a car for a certain price online or in the newspaper but the price was higher once you went to the dealership.
It has been months since you purchased the car and the dealership has still not sent you the title.
The dealership repossessed your vehicle without warning and without sending a proper notice.
The dealer said you were "approved" for financing only to call you back to the dealership to re-sign papers because the financing fell through.

What to Do If You Have Been the Victim of Auto Dealer Fraud?

If you suspect you have been the victim of auto dealer fraud, you should contact an experienced consumer law attorney immediately. Every case is different and a lawyer experienced in handling cases involving car dealer scams can help you navigate the situation and protect your rights. The law limits the amount of time you have to file a claim. So, you need to act quickly to protect your rights. If your claim is successful, the law requires the dealership to pay for your attorneys’ fees.

If you were lied to or scammed by a car dealer, contact Connor Law today to get a FREE case evaluation by an experienced consumer protection attorney.

Have You Been the Victim of Auto Dealer Fraud?

Contact Connor Law today for a FREE case evaluation by an experienced consumer protection lawyer and find out how we can help you.

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