Car Purchase and Financing Fraud Lawyers in New York

Purchasing a car should be a straightforward process, but many dealerships engage in deceptive or discriminatory practices that harm consumers. From hidden fees to unfair financing schemes, these tactics can cost buyers thousands of dollars and disproportionately affect protected groups of consumers.

At Leeds Brown Law, P.C., our attorneys have successfully investigated and litigated cases involving fraudulent auto sales and financing. If you suspect a dealership misled you, our New York car dealer fraud lawyers are ready to fight for your rights.

Common Car Purchase and Financing Schemes

Auto dealerships often rely on aggressive sales tactics and hidden tricks to boost profits. Some of the most common schemes include:

• Fake Certification: Selling “certified used cars” that were never actually certified or inspected
• Credit Score Misrepresentation: Misleading customers about their credit scores or the financing rates they qualify for
• Hidden Rebates: Withholding rebates owed to customers and keeping them for the dealership
• After-Market Add-Ons: Adding unnecessary or worthless products (warranties, protections, etc.) to inflate the purchase price
• Kick Trades: Manipulating trade-in values to increase dealership profits
• Discriminatory Financing: Charging minority buyers higher APR or interest rates compared to non-minority customers with identical credit scores

Discrimination in Auto Financing

Leeds Brown Law has pursued cases where minority customers were unfairly targeted with higher rates, despite having the same credit qualifications as non-minority customers. These discriminatory practices violate consumer protection and civil rights laws, and dealerships engaging in them must be held accountable.

Legal Options for Victims of Auto Dealer Fraud

If you were the victim of a fraudulent or discriminatory auto sales practice, you may be entitled to:

• Refunds for overpayments or hidden charges
• Compensation for financial losses due to inflated financing costs
• Legal damages in cases of discrimination or willful misconduct
• Participation in a consumer class action lawsuit for broader impact

How Leeds Brown Law Can Help

Our attorneys have extensive experience representing consumers in complex litigation against auto dealerships. We thoroughly investigate claims, uncover hidden fraud, and pursue justice on behalf of clients harmed by deceptive car purchase and financing schemes.

Whether you were misled about financing, tricked into buying a falsely certified vehicle, or subjected to discriminatory lending practices, we will fight to recover the compensation you deserve.

Contact a New York Car Dealer Fraud Lawyer Today

If you suspect you’ve been the victim of car dealership fraud or financing discrimination, don’t wait. Leeds Brown Law, P.C. represents consumers across New York City, Long Island, and surrounding areas in holding auto dealers accountable.

Call Leeds Brown Law, P.C. at (516) 873-9550 or complete our online contact form today to schedule a free consultation with our auto fraud lawyers.