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…
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 capacity to mislead is the prime ingredient in all types of consumer fraud. See Cox v. Sears Roebuck & Co., 138 N.J. 2,17 (1995). An excellent example of deceptive, but truthful conduct, is contained in Miller v. American Family Publishing, 284 N.J. Super 67, 76 (App. Div. 1995), where…
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…