Does having an attorney make a difference when discussing a dispute with a car dealer?
Absolutely. I’ve heard hiring an attorney called, “the nuclear option,” which can cause a dealer to cease all negotiations because they believe they are going to be sued regardless of whatever their side of the story is. While I worked as the senior manager responsible for customer complaints in a dealer group, I learned quickly that there are always two sides to the story. An experienced attorney can act as your advocate and negotiate with the dealer in a cool and level fashion, which is always the quickest resolution. I have worked with customers who had very good claims for one reason or another, but negotiated poor settlements because of inexperience. Also, claiming to be working with an attorney is generally ill-advised, as most dealers will see this as a sham form of intimidation and will further take advantage of a consumer’s inexperience in this arena. Additionally, employing an attorney who is unfamiliar with this area of the law can work to your disadvantage. Although most an
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