Millions of new and used cars are sold every year in this country. It is well-known within the industry that many of the used cars are damaged, ranging form minor body damage to serious frame damage. Many dealers sell these cars and make a handsome profit. The first issue is:…
The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act should be liberally construed to effectuate its remedial purpose. The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act was passed in 1960 to permit the Attorney General to combat the increasingly widespread practice of defrauding the consumer. Cox v. Sears Roebuck & Co., 138 N.J. 2, 14…
The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act is one of the strongest Consumer statutes in the country. It provides for mandatory triple damages and attorney fees if you are successful. The posts in this category are primarily for lawyers or those writing briefs on the Act. I will include both basic…
The Honorable Mark Sullivan J.S.C. found that Acura of Ocean committed consumer fraud when they failed to accurately disclose damage on the lease of a new car. The client leased a new car from Acura of Ocean and was told that there was a paint chip that had been repaired.…
Many times vehicles are sold with known frame or other types of body damage. Dealers are required to disclose material facts to purchasers. Damaged vehicles are probably valued at 25-80% of the price you have paid and possibly nothing if the prior damages was severe. Safety concerns are aways an…
I would have to say that it is worth the money BUT you really need to understand the limitations of CARFAX so you don’t get burned. CARFAX operates like any other database: garbage in, garbage out. It is only as good as its source of information. If you look at…
Most reputable car dealers are a members of NADA, National Association of Auto Dealers. You might find this hard to believe, but there is actually a code of ethics for dealerships. Here it is: 1. ADVERTISING This dealership is committed to advertising its products and services in a clear, conspicuous…
Car salesmen have one goal: sell you a car and take as much of your money as possible. There are all types of unflattering terms that are insulting, and they describe customers. Before you buy or lease your next car you need to know this. 1. Bumping — Raising what…
Cherry Hill Triplex was sued in New Jersey Superior Court for Consumer Fraud. The case went to arbitration and the plaintiff received a favorable award. This is not a final award since Cherry Hill Triplex has the right to present the case to a jury and let a New Jersey…
Several Bob Ciasulli automobile dealerships settled a lawsuit filed by the State of New Jersey. They agreed to pay the State $425,000 for costs, fees and in furtherance of the interests of the State of New Jersey (2002). These dealerships were included in the settlement: B.C.T. Imports, Inc.; Bob Ciasulli…