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Texas Auto Dealer Fraud Laws<\/h1>\n
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Owning a vehicle can be one of the most liberating feelings in the world. The possibilities are endless once you have two or four wheels of your own. You can take road trips, drive to work, take the kids to soccer practice, or go on long shopping trips to your local grocery store to finally buy in bulk. Yet, sometimes things can go awry when purchasing a car or motorcycle. Texas auto dealer fraud laws are meant to protect consumers from deceptive and unlawful practices<\/a> by dealers at any stage of the process. Below you will find key information about bait and switch, disclosure laws, odometer tampering, and much more.<\/p>\n

Texas Bait and Switch Laws<\/h2>\n

A bait and switch scam occurs when a car dealer advertises a car in a newspaper, on television or radio, or online intending to lure the customer into the dealership based on an exceptionally priced car (the \u201cbait\u201d), and then gets the customer to purchase a similar car that is a better deal for the seller (the \u201cswitch\u201d). This can also happen if the dealer advertises the car, knowing they actually don\u2019t have it in stock. Penalties can include:<\/p>\n