Richard Glasgow is an Oklahoma City auto sales fraud attorney. Richard Glasgow & Associates will protect your rights and advise you of the options available to you if you have been the victim of a car dealer fraud such as misrepresentation of car history, a rolled back odometer to hide the true mileage of your vehicle or a fraudulent financing scheme. You may be experiencing creditor efforts to repossess your vehicle, creditor abuses or overwhelming debt for a vehicle that is unsafe to operate.
Oklahoma Odometer Fraud Attorney
Odometer fraud, or tampering, is a violation of federal law, which can result in treble damages (3x). You may purchase a car from a "buy here, pay here" lot with acres of used cars and a down payment as low as $50 to $200. You should obtain a CARFAX report for any used car you purchase. This report can indicate whether the car you are considering has been in a wreck and been rebuilt. It is important to see the title before you buy, so that you know if the person selling you the car has the legal right to sell it.
Oklahoma Automobile Fraud Attorney
It is important to have your own mechanic examine the vehicle before you purchase it. Sometimes, the car frame may be welded back together and unsafe because there is significant frame damage. It is not uncommon for a car to be repaired with Bondo (which is plastic), so that it covers up the frame damage that can result in personal injuries if the vehicle is involved in a subsequent accident.
Most used cars are sold "as is," so do your homework. It is helpful to take someone with you, and make sure to ask if the car has ever been in a wreck. Also ask how many owners the car has had. You would be well served to explore if the vehicle has ever been a cab or a leased car.
If you buy a vehicle at a major franchise dealer, it generally has access to CARFAX, AUTOFAX or other similar reports. Ask to see these reports. This can give you an idea of the car's mileage and allow you to compare actual mileage with the report's mileage. These reports can alert you if there are problems with the title and if the car has ever been in an accident, or other information, which would assist you in buying this vehicle.
The seller is required to give you the vehicle title within 30 days. You can go to Oklahoma tax commission and for $10 can get a title history if you have the vehicle identification number (VIN).
Contact Our Firm
If you have questions regarding consumer protection, insurance bad faith and coverage disputes, auto sales fraud and lemon law claims, foreclosure, predatory lending, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or creditor harassment, please call lawyer Richard Glasgow at 405-708-5429 or toll free 866-675-4070, or fill out the online form on this website for a free, no pressure, initial case consultation. We will thoroughly review your case and all of your options to ensure you understand the legal process and the options available.
