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On the page below you can find links to documents, reports, publications and discussions provided by The Consumer Law Group, P.C.. As an attorney with years of experience practicing Virginia Lemon Law, Auto Fraud, and Credit Fraud & Identity Theft; we have acquired expertise in a number of areas.

The documents below are available to the public so that they can gain a better understanding of the legal challenges facing them, and why an experienced attorney is so important for success.

Virginia Lemon Law

The Virginia Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act
Description: Read the Virginia Lemon Law
Instructions on How to Give Notice to the Manufacturer for a Virginia Lemon Law Buyback
Description: Instructions on How to Give Notice to the Manufacturer Under the Virginia Lemon Law
Lemon Law Intake Form
Description: If you think that your vehicle is a Lemon, please send us your information.
Virginia Lemon Law - Addresses for Automobile Manufacturers
Description: Under the Virginia Lemon Law, you first need to put the manufacturer on notice. Your warranty book should have the proper address to write to the manufacturer. If you do not have your warranty book you can use the addresses list here for various Automobile Manufacturers. (Please note, your warranty book is more accurate.)
Sample Letter to put the Manufacturer on Notice to Buyback your Vehicle Under the Virginia Lemon Law.
Description: View a sample of The Consumer Law Group's letter to put the manufacturer on notice under the Virginia Lemon Law.

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Virginia Lemon Law Articles

EIGHT THINGS TO DO WHEN BUYING CARS
Description: Eight Tips For Buying Cars
HYUNDAI BUYERS BEWARE
Description: The Hyundai warranty manual contains a binding arbitration clause, which you do not want.
Lemon Laws Equals Protecting Your Rights
Description: Protect your rights under the Lemon Law
Lemon Law Tips
Description: 6 Recommendations from Top Lemon Law Experts
The Lemon Law
Description: The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or federal lemon law protects every state but they vary by state.

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Virginia Lemon Law Case Results

Virginia Lemon Law Case Results
Description: Recent Virginia Lemon Law settlements that John Cole Gayle, Jr. has obtained.
Lemon Law Case Results
Description: See a sample of Lemon Law case results that involve Chrysler vehicles.
Lemon Law Case Results
Description: See a sample of Lemon Law case results that involve General Motor Corporation vehicles.
Lemon Law Case Results
Description: See a sample of Lemon Law case results that involve Ford vehicles.

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Auto Fraud

EIGHT THINGS TO DO WHEN BUYING CARS
Description: Eight Tips For Buying Cars
Consumer Law: The Virginia Consumer Protection Act
Description: Know your rights under The Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
Consumer Law: Beware of the Spot Delivery Technique.
Description: Increasingly, buyers are signing purchase papers and driving away in their new cars, only to find out that the financing they agreed on didn’t fall into place! At that point, the consumer is usually told that they must either return the car, unless you want the car to be repossessed, or sign up for sub-par financing at a very high interest rate per year. The consumer should know the law and beware of the spot delivery technique.
Consumer Beware of Automobile Fraud As You Shop for a Vehicle
Description: There are many opportunities for fraud and dirty dealing in buying a vehicle. The consumer needs to be aware of different types of automobile fraud as you shop for a vehicle.
CLAIMS AGAINST A DEALERSHIP THAT GOES OUT OF BUSINESS
Description: When a dealer ship goes out of business, what should a consumer do about their claims? Often this question comes up when a dealership closes and vehicles that were traded in on the purchase of another car have liens that never get paid off by the dealer.

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Auto Fraud Articles

CONSUMER WATCH: The downside of Voluntary Repossession
Description: In a Richmond Times Dispatch article, Iris Taylor wrote about the downside of voluntary repossession. John Cole Gayle, Jr. of The Consumer Law Group was quoted in the article.
Do Not Be a Dealership Victim
Description: A dealership sold a customer a "certified, pre-owned vehicle” and led the buyer to believe that the car had been thoroughly inspected for safety, reliability, and overall quality. Following the purchase of the vehicle, it was learned that the vehicle had in reality been in a serious accident and sold for thousands of dollars more than its true value.
Tips On Buying A Used Vehicle by admin
Description: Whether you're in the market for a used car, truck, van or SUV, the key to finding a good vehicle involves looking into its past.
10 Top Tips for Inspecting a Used Car
Description: When buying used cars, you should first inspect it. Here are some items to look for during an inspection.
Tips On Dealing With Auto Fraud
Description: The auto industry and their dealers are rife with scams and fraud and the potential buyer needs to be armed with the knowledge of how these scams work and how to avoid them.

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Auto Fraud Case Results

Car Dealership Pays Over $114,500 For Fraud In Selling Wrecked Vehicle
Description: Misrepresentations Costly For Norfolk Dealership
The Consumer Law Group Case Result: Certified Pre-owned Scam
Description: Two cases where the vehicles were sold as “Certified Pre-Owned” vehicles.
The Consumer Law Group Case Result: Vehicle Repossession
Description: This lawsuit is about an often fraudulent practice in the automobile sales industry called a "yo-yo sale" or a "spot delivery".
The Consumer Law Group Case Result: Used Vehicle Sold As New
Description: This was a case of a used vehicle sold as new.
The Consumer Law Group Case Result: Prior Wrecked Vehicle
Description: A dealership sold a previously wrecked vehicle to our clients.

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Credit Fraud & Identity Theft Articles

How To Avoid Credit Fraud & Identiy Theft
Description: What are some ways to avoid Credit Fraud & Identity Theft?
How to Prevent Identity Theft - Take Charge [PDF]
Description: Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
‘FREE’ CREDIT REPORTS - BEWARE OF ADD-ONS
Description: Consumer Reports magazine reported the following information in their August, 2007 issue.
Identity Theft Repair - How to Fix the Damage
Description: Identity theft is an ever increasing problem in our modern society. Read how to fix the damage.
Identity Theft Crime
Description: Identity theft crime is becoming more widespread all the time. There are many ways criminals obtain your personal information. Here are some ways to prevent it as well as what you should do after the fact if it happens to you.

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General

Client's Bill of Rights
Description: If you decide to retain The Consumer Law Group, you can expect the following rights.
Car Buying Tips:
Description: Follow the tips below for a better car buying experience.
EIGHT TIPS FOR BUYING CARS
Description: Eight Car Buying Tips
TEN TOP TIPS FOR CAR BUYERS: By Remar Sutton
Tips For Buying Your First Car
Description: Some things you should consider when buying your first car.