Attorney Eddie Blitstein has extensive experience in handling a lawsuit against a car dealer.
If you are considering filing a lawsuit against a car dealer, you are welcome to contact Attorney Eddie Blitstein in light of his many years of experience in handling lawsuits in court against car dealers, and more importantly, in helping car dealers actually win in court.
These are usually not simple claims, so it is worth preparing properly for filing a claim against a car dealer. Before scheduling a meeting with Attorney Eddie Blitstein, gather all the documents relevant to the transaction with the car dealer. These documents will help you understand the chances of success in your claim.
Lawyer Eddie Blitstein handles any claim against a car dealer that exceeds 100,000 shekels.
Here is success in a lawsuit against a car dealer:
Introduction to a lawsuit against a car dealer
בשנים האחרונות במיוחד ניתן להתקל במקרים רבים בהם מוגשת תביעה נגד סוחר רכב לאור העובדה שמדובר במספר רב של סוחרי רכבים ברחבי הארץ, אשר מציעים ללקוחות "הזדמנויות חד פעמיות" כדי לפתות אותם לרכוש רכבים. בדיעבד מתברר שאותן הזדמנויות חד פעמיות הן למעשה עסקאות לא אטרקטיביות מכיוון שברכבים שנמכרו מתגלים פגמים, או במקרים חמורים יותר, אף תאונות קשות שהרכב עבר ושהוסתרו מהקונה התמים.
למשרדנו מגיעות פניות רבות מדי יום מצד קונים שפשוט "נעקצו" על ידי סוחרי רכבים, שלא יודעים מה לעשות וכיצד לקבל את כספם בחזרה מאותם Rogue car dealersIn most cases, it is not possible to file a lawsuit against a car dealer in small claims court because the value of the vehicles exceeds the maximum amount that a small claims court is allowed to decide (approximately 38 thousand shekels, the amount is updated slightly each year).
In these cases it is often necessary to submit Claim to the Magistrate's CourtInsofar as the claim amount is up to 75 thousand shekels, the claim will be resolved within the framework of A lawsuit in a speedy trial (fast hearing)This is a shorter and faster procedure for resolving relatively small financial disputes.
On the other hand, if the amount of the claim exceeds 75 thousand shekels, it will be necessary to file a lawsuit against the car dealer under the regular legal system. This is a longer procedure designed to deal with more complex financial disputes. You need to know these differences in order to prepare properly. Complaint against a car dealer.
Either way, a lawsuit against a car dealer will be conducted in court, usually for a period of time exceeding one year. To maximize your chances of winning in court, carefully read the information detailed in this article, and the additional articles dealing with filing a lawsuit. Lawsuits against car dealers that are available on the site, including examples of court rulings in which our firm won lawsuits against various car dealers across the country. You can learn a lot from them.
Lawsuit against a car dealer for misleading or concealing information
Hiding information when selling a car or Deception in the sale of a car Lead to a situation where the buyer receives a different vehicle than what was presented to him. For example: The buyer may have been presented with a representation that the vehicle he is purchasing is accident-free, and sometimes even car dealers guarantee the engine, transmission, and chassis, but in practice, after purchasing the vehicle and transferring the money to the car dealer, it is discovered that the vehicle was involved in a serious accident.
Not all deception or concealment of information will automatically lead to a situation of Canceling a used car transactionIn some cases, the court will prefer to order the car dealer who misled the buyer to pay financial compensation rather than cancel the transaction.
On the other hand, the more serious the deception or the more material detail about the vehicle was concealed, the higher the likelihood that the court will order the cancellation of the transaction, the payment of financial compensation, and even Refund of legal costs (Lawyer's fees, court fee, etc.).
Lawsuit against a car dealer who sold a car after an accident
Another common case in which a lawsuit can be filed against a car dealer is when the car dealer shows a customer a vehicle. Had an accident (without disclosing this to the buyer) but has been renovated in some garage so that it looks new externally. In these cases, car dealers make a lot of money because they usually buy cheap vehicles that have been in accidents, renovate them in unauthorized garages (and sometimes even in garages in the Palestinian Authority) in a way that does not comply with the manufacturer's instructions, in order to significantly save on repair costs, and then sell them at a very significant profit to an innocent customer.
The more expensive a car you are interested in purchasing, the more worthwhile it is to take the vehicle for inspection at a vehicle inspection center. It is better to pay a few hundred more shekels for an inspection of the vehicle to find out its mechanical condition than to save the fee for the inspection and discover that you purchased a vehicle that is worth much less than you thought.
In this case too, the more serious the accident was concealed from the buyer, the higher the chances that the court will order the cancellation of the transaction after filing a lawsuit against the car dealer who sold the vehicle to the customer. For your information A lawsuit against a car dealer for selling a car after an accident.
Lawsuit against a car dealer who sold a legally lost vehicle
A lawsuit can be filed against a car dealer who sold Legally lost vehicle, and in fact this is a claim with a very high chance of success (if the car dealer did not inform you verbally and in writing about it). A loss in theory means that the vehicle was involved in a serious accident whose repairs amounted to almost 60 percent of the value of the vehicle. In these cases, insurance companies do not repair the vehicles but sell them to third parties.
Ultimately, the vehicles end up in the hands of car dealers who renovate them and sell them as working vehicles. The car dealers take advantage of the buyers' lack of knowledge and the fact that the vehicle is legally a loss, which is not specified in the vehicle's license.
Even an inspection of the vehicle at a vehicle inspection institute will not reveal whether the vehicle is in legal loss status. The way to find out if the vehicle the car dealer is showing you is a legal loss vehicle is by producing an insurance claims history form. The form can be produced by paying only 10 shekels through Infocar website.
In this form you will receive two tables. The interesting table is the bottom table, which details all the accidents in which the vehicle was involved (if it was actually involved in any accidents), how much money the vehicle owner received from the insurance company due to the accident, and whether the vehicle was classified as a A complete loss according to the law..
Lawsuit against car dealer who sold a flooded car
מקרה נוסף שבו ניתן להגיש תביעה נגד סוחר רכב הוא מקרה שבו נמכר לכם רכב שעבר הצפה. לרוב רכבים אלה נמכרים בחורף, לאחר שירדו גשמים חזקים מאוד שגרמו להצפות ולרכבים "לשוט" בנחלים שנוצרו בערים השונות עקב הגשמים.
When water gets into the interior of a vehicle, it can cause corrosion and damage to the vehicle's electrical components. An inspection by a non-professional will not reveal any damage, but the damage may appear after some time. Repairing electrical faults due to water ingress can be very expensive and unprofitable.
Lawsuit against a car dealer who sold a car in which the engine was replaced
There is no doubt that the engine is one of the most important and expensive parts of any vehicle (if not the most expensive). Replacing an engine in a vehicle is essential information that must be disclosed to every car buyer, because replacing an engine indicates a fundamental defect that has occurred in the vehicle, and it is not at all certain that the new engine installed in the vehicle is in good condition or was installed correctly.
Most customers will not agree to purchase a vehicle in which The engine was replaced., and certainly not at a price close to the list price. It is precisely for this reason that car dealers do not disclose this important detail to buyers, thus allowing buyers to file a lawsuit against a car dealer at a later stage.
Our office submitted Lawsuit against Trade Movil Exactly on this matter.
Lawsuit against car dealer for falsifying mileage
Mileage fraud This is an action in which the car dealer or someone on his behalf subtracts from the display on the dashboard or in the car's computer the true figure indicating how much the vehicle has actually traveled.
Everyone knows that a car that has been driven less is worth more, because it has less wear and tear, and everyone will agree to purchase a car that has not been used much. On the other hand, a car that has actually driven many kilometers is a car that is worth much less and its demand will be much lower.
Car dealers are aware of this, so in cases where they want to increase their profit, and in cases where they want to sell the vehicle as quickly as possible, they or someone on their behalf may reduce the number of kilometers on the vehicle display to make you more excited about the vehicle's data.
It is definitely possible to submit Lawsuit against car dealer for falsifying mileage And win in court.
Lawsuit against a car dealer who sold a car at a price exceeding the list price
Contrary to popular belief, there is no legal impediment to selling a vehicle at a price that exceeds the list price, and in these cases, a lawsuit against a car dealer does not have a high chance of success, because at most there is an error in the viability of the transaction that does not justify canceling the transaction.
However, if this is a case in which the car dealer presented you with a misleading representation that the price list of the car is, for example, 100,000 shekels, but in reality the price list was, for example, 50,000 shekels, it can be argued that there is no mistake in the viability of the transaction here, but rather deception, which allows the court to order the cancellation of the transaction.
How to win a lawsuit against a car dealer?
In cases where you are considering filing a lawsuit against a car dealer, it is worth first checking what documents or evidence you have to support your claims that the car dealer defrauded you.
Do you have the ad that was published online?
A piece of information that can constitute excellent evidence in a lawsuit against a car dealer is the advertisement that the dealer posted online to get customers to call him and purchase the vehicle.
If, for example, the vehicle was involved in an accident but the matter was not mentioned in the ad published online, this may be a good indication that you are right and the dealer did mislead you.
Do you have WhatsApp correspondence and recording of conversations with the dealer?
It is very important to save and record any correspondence or conversation with the car dealer so that, if necessary, the data he provided can be used against him.
For example: If the dealer wrote to you in a message that the vehicle was accident-free but it later turned out that the vehicle was involved in an accident, this may help you prove that the dealer defrauded you.
Do you have any witnesses?
It is highly recommended that you never go to buy a car alone. Especially when you intend to buy an expensive car, it is better to have another person accompany you. In the event of any problem in the future or in the event that you want to file a lawsuit against a car dealer, you will have a witness who can testify to exactly what was explained to you by the car dealer before the transaction was made.
במצב כזה התביעה כבר לא תהיה "מילה מול מילה" וסיכוייה יהיו גבוהים הרבה יותר.
Do you have a disclosure form and other documents?
Disclosure Form It is a form that every used car dealer must give you when selling a used car, by virtue of Used Car Sales Law (The law is also known as Due Disclosure Law) Within the framework of this form, the car dealer must specify material details relevant to the transaction, including details regarding defects in the vehicle.
If the car dealer did not sign and give you this form, you are in an excellent starting point for filing a claim against the car dealer.
Do you use a professional lawyer in the field of automobile claims?
Like any other legal field, Car claims Requires unique expertise and knowledge. Must be thoroughly familiar with relevant legislation and case law to submit Lawsuit against a car dealership Or a lawsuit against a car dealer.
If you contact a lawyer who does not deal with this type of claim and has never filed one Claims against importers If you are a car or a car dealer, you significantly reduce your chances of success in court, because in most cases that inexperienced lawyer will not know how to deal with standard defenses that car dealers raise as part of any Defense.
If you have encountered a problem with a dealer and are considering filing a lawsuit against a car dealer, first contact attorney Eddie Blitstein.
In conclusion
A lawsuit can be filed against a car dealer in many cases because car dealers do not always disclose all the information relevant to the true condition of the vehicle. The goal of car dealers is to sell the vehicle for the highest possible price in order to make as much money as possible on the sale of the vehicle.
במקרים שבהם "עקצו" אתכם כדאי לבדוק את כל הנתונים והמסמכים שיש ברשותכם כדי להבין האם ניתן להוכיח בבית המשפט את הטענות שלכם. צריכים לבדוק איזה מסמכים קיבלתם מהסוחר, איזה התכתבויות והקלטות שיחה יש לכם, האם היו איתכם עדים שיוכלו להעיד לטובתכם, והאם יש לכם את המודעה שפורסמה באינטרנט בעניין הרכב.
In addition, it is very important to contact and consult with a lawyer who deals with automobile claims. This is not a simple field and not every lawyer is knowledgeable in the relevant legislation and case law.
