Lee Legal – Georgia Auto Fraud Lawyer
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Serving Metro Atlanta counties.

In Georgia the Federal Odometer law applies to mileage AND to the other information on the title.

Did you see the title before you signed the sale docs.

Titles can show important information about a vehicle:

  • Salvage – major damage or total loss

  • Flood – water damage

  • Rebuilt – repaired after being declared salvage vehicle

  • Lien holder is shown on the certificate of title.

  • Prior owner name. Such as a car rental company, an out of state used car dealer.

Title violations that fall under the Federal Motor Vehicle law (odometer law) can have damages that  include $10,000 or triple actual damages, which ever is higher. In Georgia the Federal Odometer law applies to more than just mileage, it applies to disclosure of information shown on the title.

A branded title could indicate there was serious damage from a prior wreck or flooding. A car title showing a lien holder could mean the dealer took the vehicle on a trade-in and did not pay off the loan, or a lien holder shown on the title could be a lender who repossessed the vehicle and is still owed money.

Title related auto fraud issues include:

  • No title provided after purchase

  • Vehicle registration has not been completed by dealer

  • Odometer or mileage fraud.

  • Certificate of title not correct.

  • Salvage title, rebuilt title, or flood title hidden from the buyer

When you pay cash the dealer must show you the car title or a copy during the sale before you close on the deal.

In Georgia consumer laws and the federal motor vehicle law (‘MVICS’ aka odometer law) apply to the car’s mileage AND to the disclosure of information shown on the title.

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