Rolled back odometers can be extremely frustrating, costly and deceptive practices. Dealerships who participate in these types of actions are acting in a highly deceptive practice that costs consumer money and time. Dealerships that engage in manipulación del odómetro El fraude y las prácticas de venta engañosas están sujetos a sanciones civiles y penales. Si cree que su vehículo ha sido víctima de manipulación del odómetro, es posible que tenga derecho a una compensación por su pérdida. Póngase en contacto con un abogado del centro de Los Ángeles abogado de fraude al consumidor de automóviles hoy para una evaluación gratuita de su caso.

¿Qué es la manipulación del odómetro?

Odometer tampering consists of any type of interference with the odometer of a vehicle causing it to improperly reflect the mileage. It can be one on both digital and standard odometers using sophisticated devices. When the odometer is tampered against the consumer or buyer of the vehicle is un-aware. They purchase the vehicle without knowing the actual mileage of the vehicle. Certain devices are used to manipulate or stop the odometer from working properly. These devices can be placed on the car for a sustained period of time and prevent movement against the odometer. Other devices use magnetic energy to actually disrupt or roll back the mileage of the vehicle. The use of such devices is prohibited by Federal Law and tampering can lead to penalties, revocation of dealers license and civil and punitive damages.

Señales de manipulación del odómetro: investigación judicial sobre responsabilidad del concesionario

Existen ciertas señales que pueden indicar que el odómetro del vehículo ha sido manipulado. A continuación se enumeran posibles indicadores de que el odómetro del vehículo ha sido manipulado.

• Discrepancias entre el odómetro del vehículo y lo que se informa en el informe Carfax o Auto. Es recomendable que el concesionario le proporcione una copia de estos datos o que los obtenga directamente usted mismo. Si el concesionario no proporciona esta información o la evita, debería ser una señal de que está intentando ocultar un hecho importante.

• Vehicle wear and tear is another indicator. Generally the tires, vehicle breaks or accelerator, dashboard, seat belts and seats that show excessive wear and tear are indicators. While these can be repaired it is not the most advisable to only look for these signs. Many dealerships can easily repair or correct these issues so that they reflect the actual odometer age. However it is advisable to keep in mind these possible issues.

• Múltiples cambios de título en un corto período de tiempo. Si su título muestra cambios excesivos en un corto período de tiempo, puede ser un indicador de manipulación. Esto se conoce como "blanqueo de título", donde el título del vehículo se vende varias veces en un corto período de tiempo. Al blanquear el título es difícil determinar quién es el culpable de manipular o alterar el título.

Si ha comprado un vehículo y posteriormente obtuvo el Carfax que indicaba una diferencia en el odómetro, comuníquese con un abogado especializado en manipulación de odómetros. Un abogado puede ayudarlo a rastrear y determinar quién es el culpable.

Honorarios de abogados para demandas por fraude en concesionarios de automóviles: Ley de fraude al consumidor de California y federal

Federal Law classifies odometer tampering as a deceptive business practice, which qualifies the practice as fraud. Generally when fraud is at issue your attorney will be able to add his attorney fees to any settlement awarded. This essentially means that your attorney will take the case and obtain his attorney fees directly from the wrongdoer. This allows for your case to be handled without any up-front cost and the dealership will be responsible for any attorney fees awarded.

Recovery for Damages: Compensation From Seller Who Has lowered mileage on their Vehicle

Based on a number of factors it is possible to either obtain the actual value of the vehicle less what was paid; or to rescind the entire contract or agreement. Courts can also award punitive damages. Punitive damages are those awarded when there is fraud present. Punitive damages can be up-to 8 times the value of your claim and are designed to punish the wrongdoer. If you have found the information here helpful and need more information to pursue your claim contact our offices for a free case evaluation. We offer free consultation and can help you better understand the course of action. Our odometer tampering attorneys are qualified and experienced. Los Angeles auto fraud attorneys at Downtown LA Law are here to help.