Failure To Disclose Branded Title Or Substantial Damage

Has an auto dealer sold you a vehicle without disclosing a branded title or substantial vehicle damage in Seattle or Washington State?

Sometimes a car dealer will intentionally withhold from the vehicle purchaser that a car or truck’s title has been branded a salvage or rebuilt vehicle. More commonly, the dealer will conceal substantial physical damage, such as a bent frame or a significant mechanical issue.

This sort of material misrepresentation is a common form of car dealer fraud and may constitute a violation of Washington’s Consumer Protection Act.

Contact a Washington consumer protection lawyer if an auto dealer has misrepresented the condition of a car or concealed a branded title.

If you have purchased a vehicle and discover the car dealer misrepresented the condition of the car, call us. Successful resolution of these cases requires the knowledge and experience of a Washington auto dealer fraud lawyer.

We won’t charge to talk to you, and we may be able to help you get your money back or better. We work on a contingent fee, meaning we do not charge you an hourly fee and we do not get paid unless we win.

Practice Areas

Common Types of Auto Dealer Fraud

Odometer Rollback Fraud

Odometer fraud is the disconnection, resetting, or alteration of a vehicle’s odometer .

Yo-Yo Sales or Bushing Scams

Bushing occurs when a dealer attempts to change the terms of a sale agreement after the deal was signed.

Lemon Laundering

Lemon laundering involves a company selling vehicles that were once defective as if they were normal used cars.

Emission Control Stripping

It is illegal under both state and federal law to even drive a diesel vehicle that has had its’ emission controls stripped.

Failure to Disclose Damage

Failing to disclose material facts about a vehicle is illegal, and a dealership can be sued for knowingly selling you a bad car.

Failure to Transfer Title

Under Washington law, a dealer who has failed to transfer a title to you may be liable for violating the WA Auto Dealers Act,

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Address

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Contacts

Email: info@seattleautofraud.com
Phone: 206-866-5428
Fax: 206-257-3371