by It is considered that purchasing a vehicle at an official dealership is a relatively safe procedure for car enthusiasts, but as practice shows, the number of cases of deceiving buyers when purchasing a car has increased recently. This article will discuss whether buying a car at a dealership can pose a danger to the client, and how to avoid fraud on the part of car dealership employees. 
Both newcomers and experienced drivers fall for the tricks of unscrupulous employees. Pitfalls occur at the stage of drafting contracts, as well as when receiving the long-awaited purchase. In addition, the sale of used cars instead of those fresh off the assembly line has become more frequent.
Having bought such a car, the car owner, after discovering hidden body defects, worn-out parts, and tampered odometer readings, often cannot return the product, which leads to long court proceedings with the dealership. To protect yourself and save your money, you should use several methods when choosing a reliable dealership. The most popular among them: seek legal assistance, buy cars only in verified dealerships, or select a suitable dealership using online resources. For instance, on the website Carta.ua, you can find detailed information about services and the business reputation of dealerships. 
Among the most common methods of deceiving buyers used by specialized car dealerships in Ukraine are:
• the possibility of buying substandard or defective cars;
• price inflation during the direct contact of the client with the seller – luring customers;
• requirement for mandatory prepayment – a popular tool for consumer manipulation.
These factors should alarm the car enthusiast who falls for enticing advertising. Promised discounts, gifts, and bonuses turn out to be empty marketing tricks to attract unsuspecting buyers, who don’t suspect the scam. The result is deceived expectations or disappointments, as the purchase costs more than the market price. In most such cases, the dealership gets away with it, as the terms of the bilateral agreement protect the seller. [ADINSERTER BLOCK=”7″] [ADINSERTER BLOCK=”8″]
Additional Reasons for Correct Situation Assessment
When ads for sales at extremely low prices are encountered, it is important to call the dealership to verify the relevance of the offer.
If the price matches the initial information, the happy car enthusiast heads straight to the dealership. The transaction process is deliberately delayed, leading to loss of vigilance and nervousness. And after signing the documentation with the increased price, it becomes impossible to return the purchase. Standard excuses used by the dealership:
• imposing additional expensive options;
• the advertised model is not available;
• replacement of internal pages of the contract, making additions;
• the previously announced interest-free installment is a classic loan;
• VAT was not included in the initial cost;
• instead of the promised model, a more expensive modification with improved equipment is offered. It is necessary to carefully read all copies of the agreements before signing, as well as any attachments to the main text.
We also advise checking the configuration of the purchased car, technical characteristics, and differences from the basic version.
