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Howard D. Silver

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Oak Park, CA 91377

Phone: 818-597-2610 or
866-49-lemon (866-495-3666)
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Used Car Fraud in California Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Q: What should I do if I feel I am a victim of used car fraud and I cannot get the seller to cooperate? 

A.Call Howard Silver at1-866-49-lemon (1-866-49-53666)

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Q. Should the used car have a warranty?

A. If possible, yes. Although a written warranty may not always be available or may have a very short duration like 30 days, you are better off with a warranty than buying the automobile "as is".

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Q. If you buy the car "as is" do you have any rights?

A. Yes. If the seller of the car misrepresents or fails to disclose its true condition, you may have the right to return the car and get your money back. In some cases you can recover your attorney fees and legal costs.

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Q. Should you have the car inspected before you buy it?

A. Yes. One of the biggest mistakes consumers make is not having the car inspected by a mechanic before buying it.

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Q. What should you do if the seller of the car refuses to let you have it inspected before buying it?

A. Don't buy it. If the seller refuses to allow you to have the car inspected before you buy it, maybe there is something wrong with it the seller doesn't want you to know about.

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Q. How should you handle the financing of the car?

A. In some cases the consumer has poor credit and is forced to pay a high interest rate for the used car. Therefore, "shop" for the lowest interest rate for your purchase. Also, try to avoid buying a car that will probably not be around by the time you are finished paying for it.

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Q. What is a "salvage" title?

A. In California, the title for all cars that are a "total loss" and then repaired must have this information. If the title of the car you bought does not have this information, you may be entitled to your money back.

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Q. How can you tell if a car has been damaged and repaired before you buy it?

A. In many cases you cannot tell. Before buying the car you should have it inspected by a qualified person you trust.

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Q. Do you have any rights if the odometer reading (mileage) on the car is inaccurate?

A. Yes. For example, if the odometer says the car has 25,000 miles and it really has 50,000 or more, immediately demand your money back. A false odometer reading is a violation of California and federal law.

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