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Omissions of material fact are actionable under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. See Cox v. Sears, 138 N.J. 2, 18 (1994). The New Jersey Supreme Court has held that when an alleged consumer fraud consists of an omission of material fact, the plaintiff must show that the defendant acted…
Affirmative misrepresentations are actionable under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. See, Cox v. Sears, 92 N.J. Super 1, (1994). In order for an affirmative misrepresentation to be actionable under the New Jersey Consumer Act, it must be 1) material to the transaction; 2) fact; and 3) false. See Gennari…
Most people do not understand that selling cars is a complicated process wherein the salesmen are specially trained to sell cars. They have rehearsed lines. They have specific instructions as to where to stand and where to sit at the dealership. Selling cars is a process. When you understand this…
Are you experiencing any problems with the operation of this car? If you are, you are not the only Honda owner complaining. The engine works on a variable management system that shifts cylinder use based on need, varying from three to six cylinders. There appears to be some issue with…
Most people think that the consumer has the right to cancel a car purchase agreement within three days from signing the agreement. This in not true. You cannot cancel a contract, but there are a few exceptions. The dealer permits you to cancel the contract within a certain period of…
It’s never-ending. How many of these stories do we see on a daily basis on the internet and read in the newspapers? Charged with fraud: his name is Vahid Sedaghat, 52, and the criminal complaint was filed in Ramsey Country District Court. Please remember: innocent until proven guilty.
TECHNOLOGY Reasonably priced technology assures that dealers are aware of any damage to a car that they sell. An Elcometer. This device measures the thickness of the paint on the car. There are manufacturer standards for paint thickness. There are standards for consistency on a car. This device can absolutely…
The answer is simple: YES, YES, YES. AUTOMOTIVE INDUSRTY STANDARDS Dealers are required to inspect the cars before they sell them to the public. Industry standards mandate this result. They are in the best position and have the expertise to make these safety inspections. This aside, common sense mandates this…
According to the ledger.com John Giovanetti, former owner of Big Oaks Buick Pontiac GMC, Inc., located at Bartow, Florida, was found guilty by a federal jury of wire fraud and bank fraud. According to this story, Mr. Giovanetti was using advances from his credit line to run the dealership rather…