Protecting Your Rights in Automobile Purchases
In the world of automobile purchases, Kamal Auto TATA has built a coveted reputation as a trusted service provider for those seeking new and old vehicles. While the Tata Motors brand has long been synonymous with automotive quality and customer trust, Kamal Auto TATA has added to the Tata Motors reputation by providing the same quality service to its clients throughout the years. While Kamal Auto TATA has built up an impressive customer satisfaction rate, automobile purchases come with a myriad of potential issues that could leave consumers high and dry.
Whether a buyer is purchasing a commercial vehicle or personal transport, they should have a legal safety net on deck to protect their rights and interests. This is where the services of the Murray Law Firm in New Orleans come into play. The Murray Law Firm provides clients with a layer of protection to help preserve their rights in the event it is needed. Purchasing a car is one of life’s most important transactions and should be treated as such. The risk of losing thousands of dollars is real, and the likelihood of harm is often present. This is why The Murray Law Firm is here to provide both legal expertise and customer service to clients who need it.
The Murray Law Firm always recommends that consumers consult with a qualified legal professional before entering into high-value transactions or entering into any binding legal agreements. The most common of these transactions are real estate and automobiles. It is strongly recommended that any consumer who is thinking about purchasing their next car seek a free, no-obligation consultation with The Murray Law Firm to learn more about their rights, and how they can be protected during an auto purchase.
From time to time, consumers will see advertisements for used automobiles that seem too good to be true. These ads may promise a price that is significantly lower than the typical market value. Sometimes, the seller will have not one, but multiple cars at this price. For all intents and purposes, these deals appear harmless enough. However, many of these offers may be fraudulent in nature. Some sellers will offer cars at below-market value with the goal of obtaining buyer information through the contact form. Once a seller has contact information for potential buyers, they will proceed with a sales strategy to obtain payment from the buyer, usually upfront. Once payment is received, the seller will disappear. Oftentimes this will occur right away, but in other cases the fraudster may keep the buyer engaged for weeks or months until they receive payment. By this time, the buyer believes they are expecting delivery of the vehicle, and are unlikely to suspect fraud or deception.
Our office receives calls on a frequent basis from clients who have fallen victim to one of these scams. Some consumers make the mistake of not taking these scams seriously, believing that they only happen to other people. Others feel that it could never happen to them, and proceed with the purchase anyway. This inaction results in significant financial loss for many auto purchasers.
While many consumers have some experience with the auto buying process, few understand the intricacies of the transaction. While buyers are aware that they are covered by local auto consumer protection laws, or assume that they must be. They fail to read the fine print which often contains disclosures that removes their right to legal protection. Newer automobile manufacturers are beginning to require buyers to agree to have issues heard in mediation, rather than litigation. While arbitration can often prove to be faster and more cost-efficient, it can also severely limit a buyer’s rights. In many cases, contractual obligations will state that “home office” rulings are final. This means that recognizing local laws such as Louisiana’s consumer protection laws are irrelevant to the transaction.
Consumers who enter into these high-value transactions without knowing their rights run the risk of being completely taken advantage of. Rather than relying on salespeople, sales advertisements and internet reviews, consumers should contact The Murray Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn how they can protect themselves in the auto buying process.