New Law Affecting Your Dealership
In June of 2015, on behalf of one of our dealers, our firm secured an order, by the United States District Court for the Central District of California, dismissing a […]
Supreme Court Limits Fair Debt Collections Practice Act
Yesterday the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Henson, et al. v. Santander Consumer USA Inc. (2017) 16-349. In Henson, the Court resolved an issue as to the […]
The California Supreme Court Addressed the Viability of Class Action Waivers
The California Supreme Court has again taken up the issue of an individual consumer’s ability to obtain remedies for similarly situated third parties. This change in the law may have […]
Impact of a Customer’s Bankruptcy after a Vehicle is Repossessed with an Unpaid Balance Due and Negative Equity
Many of our clients have inquired as to how a licensed vehicle dealer or finance company in California should act with respect to a customer who has a financed vehicle […]
Pitfalls in Advertisement
Advertising online is one of a dealer’s most valuable tools. It allows them to connect with their customers instantly. In an era where comparison-shopping can be done on a widespread […]
Pitfalls in Non-English Deals
In California, it is not unusual for dealerships to find customers who speak little or no English. According to the 2010 Census, for California residents age 5 and older, 42.98% […]
Pitfalls in Warranty
Whether your dealership provides a warranty for the vehicles it sells may be a decision based on business practices or it may be required by law. When a warranty is […]
Pitfalls in Collecting Licensing Fees
A new tactic by consumer attorneys, which has gained momentum over the past few years, is filing suit against dealerships who do not refund estimated vehicle license fees where a […]
Pitfalls in Accepting Deferred Downpayment
One of the issues that repeatedly plagues dealers is that of the deferred downpayment. Many consumers require the use of a deferred downpayment in order to complete their purchases. However, […]