When buying or leasing a new car from a dealership, you certainly don't want to be taken advantage of. While a car dealer showing a car to potential buyers may have some leeway in negotiating the final price and extras, dealers must be upfront and honest about what you're getting.

However, not all auto dealers are honest in their dealings, as any dealership fraud lawyers will tell you. Let us look at some common misleading practices by auto dealerships which could make you search for 'fraud lawyers near me.'

1 - Bait and switch advertising - A vendor may be performing bait and switch when he says that a stated price is no longer available. If cars were never available at the quoted price, the dealer could be charged with fraud. Always read the fine print in ads, phone to confirm the offer, and bring the ad to the dealership with you. If they still refuse to honor the ad, you may have a case of fraud on your hands.

2 - Concealing a lemon - When purchasing a used car, always obtain a vehicle history record and inspect the vehicle by an independent mechanic. A dealer is committing fraud if he misrepresents a car's condition to hide the fact that it is a lemon or has been in an accident.

3 - Inaccurate price quotes - After reviewing models and negotiating a bottom-line price, you may discover that the total cash amount on the contract is more than what you agreed to or the stated price for the product. The salesperson may have hidden extra charges from you in the hopes that you will accept them without question. You can walk away from the negotiations and take action if the salesperson and/or manager refuse to honor the originally agreed-upon price or the advertised price.

4 - Loan application fraud - A dishonest dealer may claim that your credit score is too low to qualify for low-interest financing and persuade you to agree to unfavourable terms when processing your loan application.

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