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On the page below you can 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, and Credit Fraud & Identity Theft; we have acquired expertise in a number of areas.

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Auto Fraud Articles:

• Buying Used Cars - Top 10 Dealership Scams: by admin!!   
  Description: A dealer will charge you for window etching and they will tell you that you have to pay the money to get the loan because the banks insists on it. Some dealers might tell you that the etching is free but will add on the etch money to your monthly payments to make up for it. The best way to avoid this scam is to force the dealer to put it in writing if they say that the etching is free or simply etch the car yourself. Remember a lender doesn't require that you purchase any extras on a car. All the lender cares about is that you can make your payments on time regularly. Don't buy into it.
• Auto Repair Fraud and How to Avoid It: By Sammy Beanard   
  Description: Given the sophisticated equipment in most automobiles today, it is no wonder that consumers find themselves at the mercy of auto repair shops, and are often left wondering whether the $500 they just spent for repairs was necessary, or was it just money that was wasted?
• The Trouble With Carfax: By Louis M. Green, Attorney at Law   
  Description: This article about Carfax and the problems with depending on it too much. Your report may only be worth a little more than the paper it's written on.
• Tips on How to Spot a Flood-Damaged Vehicle   
  Description: NADA offers 10 inspection tips that may be used to detect significant water damage.
• CONSUMER WATCH: The downside of Voluntary Repossession   
  Description: In a Richmond Times Dispatch article, Iris Taylor wrote about the downside of voluntary repossession. John Cole Gayle, Jr. of The Consumer Law Group was quoted in the article.
• Car Dealer Scams Used to Get Your Money and How to Avoid Them: by Steve Faber   
  Description: If you are aware of some of the dealer scams, you can prepare for them and turn the tables.
• How to Avoid Auto Repair Fraud: By Perry Gibson   
  Description: Going to an auto repair facility is something many people would prefer to avoid. Not only is it expensive and inconvenient but there is also the risk of being a victim of auto repair fraud.
• Should I purchase a vehicle AS IS?: by Greg Artim   
  Description: AS IS is a legal term that means that you are making a purchase of "something", and that "something" offers no warranties whatsoever as to quality, fitness, usefulness or value. What you see is what you get.
• Legal questions to ask before buying a Used Vehicle: by Greg Artim   
  Description: Purchasing a used vehicle is a large undertaking. There are several things that you need to know, ask or do before signing on the dotted line.
• Rebuilt Wrecks Emerging Threat To Car Buyers: by admin   
  Description: Buying a rebuilt - but not properly repaired - wreck of a car could wreck your finances. A new study by Carfax shows that millions of cars severely damaged in major accidents have been rebuilt and are up for sale.
• The Smart Consumer's Guide to Buying a Used Car by Robert F. Brennan, Esq.   
  Description: A friend of John Cole Gayle, Jr.’s, and very good lawyer in California, wrote the following article that he highly recommends to you. All are very good points, especially the requirement that the dealer print on your warranty that it inspected the vehicle and found no damage. If the dealer balks or refuses to do so, just walk away.
• Tips On Dealing With Auto Fraud   
  Description: The auto industry and their dealers are rife with scams and fraud and the potential buyer needs to be armed with the knowledge of how these scams work and how to avoid them.
• 10 Top Tips for Inspecting a Used Car   
  Description: When buying used cars, you should first inspect it. Here are some items to look for during an inspection.
• Tips On Buying A Used Vehicle by admin   
  Description: Whether you're in the market for a used car, truck, van or SUV, the key to finding a good vehicle involves looking into its past.
• Do Not Be a Dealership Victim   
  Description: A dealership sold a customer a "certified, pre-owned vehicle” and led the buyer to believe that the car had been thoroughly inspected for safety, reliability, and overall quality. Following the purchase of the vehicle, it was learned that the vehicle had in reality been in a serious accident and sold for thousands of dollars more than its true value.