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Oak Park, CA 91377

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California Motorcycle Dealer Fraud Lawyers

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about new and used motorcycle dealer fraud in California.

1. What are common motorcycle dealer fraud schemes?
• Bait and switch scenarios where dealers show you (or let you test drive) one motorcycle but then sell you a different bike altogether.
• Misrepresenting the price in order to get you to pay an inflated amount.
• Intentionally omitting or neglecting to mention potential defects, warranty limitations, and recall information associated with your bike.
• Using over the top or bullying negotiation tactics.
• Getting you to agree to egregiously exorbitant financing terms.

2. Is your motorcycle dealer legally obligated to tell you about a prospective bike's problems before you buy it?

   In California, dealers must reveal whether or not a bike's been:

• damaged by flooding
• otherwise designated as "salvaged" by the California DMV.
• pass off a used or secondhand vehicle as "new."

3. If you suspect that you've been a victim of motorcycle dealer fraud, is it smart to bring the matter to the attention of the dealer?

   Yes. Indeed, if you fail to confront the dealer with your charge, you may actually limit your rights to remuneration. Bring the matter up in writing. Detail precisely what you want the dealer to do to correct the issue. Given the high stakes involved, it may also be a good idea to connect with a CA lemon law attorney, like Howard Silver, so you don't sell yourself short or otherwise torpedo a potential case.

4. Are motorcycle Lemon Law matters similar to motorcycle dealer fraud cases?

   Yes and no. In both scenarios, dealers and manufacturers can be held liable for damages. However, whereas in motorcycle Lemon Law cases, the issues are with the bike itself; with motorcycle dealer fraud cases, the problems come from misrepresentation, dishonesty, or negligence on the part of salesmen or dealers.

5. Should you file a lawsuit against the dealer or salesmen who defrauded you?

   The answer depends on the circumstances of how and why you got defrauded and what steps you and the salesman/dealer have taken to remedy the conflict. For a free appraisal of your situation, call the California new motorcycle dealer fraud attorneys at the law offices of Howard Silver now at 1-866-49-LEMON.