Can you sue a dealership for overcharging?

Courts have held that a consumer may be able to sue a dealership for unfair trade practices if it sells a new car for more than the MSRP without having put a sticker on the car asking for a higher price. Sometimes a dealership overcharges for a vehicle simply because it can.

Can you sue a dealership for lying?

Yes, you can sue a car dealership for lying to you in some situations. It is unlawful and is known as fraud or misrepresentation. You are protected under consumer law and can choose to file a lawsuit with the help of an auto fraud attorney.

Is charging more than MSRP illegal?

Under the federal Truth in Lending Act, dealers cannot charge you a higher vehicle price because of a low credit rating (although you can be charged a higher interest rate on the car loan). He warns car buyers not to be tricked into paying more than sticker by dealerships claiming that a vehicle is in high demand.

Can you sue a car dealership for lying to customers?

Both state and federal law authorizes a private suit against a car dealership for lying and unfair trade practices. Lying to customers might not make a car dealer’s nose grow long, but it can cause his reputation to go south. And it could also get him into court.

What happens if you are sued for misrepresentation on a car?

If you are able to prove misrepresentation, you could be awarded the following: A refund of all payments made toward the purchase. Cancellation of any outstanding loan balances or obligations. Compensation for wrongful repossession of the vehicle, if that occurred. Reimbursement for any repairs or inspections you have paid for.

Can I sue for a faulty car?

If you are harmed in an accident directly caused by a faulty vehicle you unknowingly purchased (for example, if the dealership sells you a car with faulty brakes), you might get into an accident. If you are harmed, miss work as a result of your injuries, or accumulate medical bills, you can probably sue for damages.

Can you sue a car dealer for faulty brakes?

The catch is that you must be able to prove the accident occurred because of the dealer’s negligence or misrepresentation. In other words: you can sue if the dealer lies to you about faulty brakes. You cannot sue if you run a red light and crash into another vehicle.