Free Case Evaluation for Car Dealer Fraud

What Should I Upload to Report a Car Dealer?

The evaluation turns on the paper. Upload whatever you have from this list; missing items are fine, but the more we see, the faster we can answer.

• Buyer's order or bill of sale, including any addenda showing fees and add-ons
• Retail installment sales contract (the financing agreement) or lease agreement
• Title and history: the title or title application, and a CARFAX or AutoCheck report if you've pulled one
• Odometer disclosure statement signed at delivery
• Advertisements and screenshots of the listing, the advertised price, and any online quotes
• Correspondence with the dealer or lender: texts, emails, letters, voicemails you've transcribed
• Photos of the vehicle, damage, the odometer, and the window sticker or Buyers Guide

Not sure what a document is called? The auto fraud attorney FAQ describes each one and explains what we look for. Clear scans only, please; a PDF from a scanner app on your phone works well.

Why Submit an Auto Fraud Case Review Now?

Each of the five jurisdictions we serve — Florida, Vermont, Washington, D.C., Michigan, and Texas — gives car buyers real remedies, but they run on a clock. Every claim has a deadline, some are short, and the clock can start earlier than people expect. Which deadline applies to a particular purchase depends on the claim, the jurisdiction, and the facts, and is a question for an attorney who has reviewed the documents; the jurisdictions page lays out the statutes for each state. Evidence also decays: dealers purge deal jackets, listings come down, and witnesses move on.

Florida requires a written pre-suit demand under section 501.98, Florida Statutes, and Texas requires 60 days' notice under the DTPA; Vermont, D.C., and Michigan have no statutory notice requirement, but we send a demand there too. We prepare that demand once we've reviewed your documents. The case evaluation is free. Fee arrangements depend on the matter: some cases are handled on a contingency basis, where the firm seeks its fees from the dealer under the fee-shifting provisions of the applicable statute; many are handled on a flat-fee or hourly basis. Whatever the arrangement, it is explained in writing before you decide whether to hire the firm.

Common car dealership complaints we review

Odometer rollbacks, where the mileage was altered to inflate the price; the NHTSA estimates more than 450,000 vehicles a year are sold with false odometer readings. Undisclosed branded titles, where a salvage, rebuilt, or flood history wasn't disclosed before the sale. Undisclosed prior rental use that state law requires the dealer to put in writing. Wrongful repossession, including breach of the peace and improper deficiency claims. Dealer fees above the advertised price. GAP premiums the dealer never paid. And trade-in payoffs the dealer let run past its deadline to pay off the loan.

About the firm

Sue Your Dealer – A Law Firm represents consumers, not dealers. Founding attorney Joshua Feygin has focused on consumer-side auto fraud litigation since his admission to the Florida Bar in 2016, and is also admitted in Vermont and Washington, D.C. The firm is in Hollywood, Broward County, takes cases throughout Florida, and handles Vermont, D.C., Michigan, and Texas matters remotely. Read more about the firm or learn what a Florida auto fraud attorney does.