This blog describes 50 recent Maryland car dealer complaints, lawsuits and arbitrations that Whitney, LLP’s lawyers for car dealer problems have recently handled.  In addition to describing 50 of our recent cases below, a list of 20 common Maryland car dealer claims and recoveries is also below. 

The common theme in these car dealer complaints is that a consumer purchased a vehicle from a new or used Maryland car dealer, and then experienced deceptive practices. Very often an upset customer will complain to the dealer, who ignores the complaints. That leads the customer to search Google for a ‘lawyer to sue a car dealer”, which often results in the customer calling Whitney, LLP and a lawsuit or arbitration being filed.  While a car dealer can ignore a customer complaint, a car dealer cannot ignore a lawsuit without facing serious legal consequences. 

Whitney, LLP has filed hundreds of lawsuits and arbitrations and successfully resolved hundreds of matters against Maryland car dealers involving a variety of state and federal claims.  We have found there are many common illegal practices we deal with and many common remedies/compensation we often recover in the Maryland car dealer complaints, lawsuits and arbitrations we file.

Because Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act allows consumers to recover attorney’s fees from businesses that engage in deceptive practices, Whitney, LLP often obtains the recovery of attorney’s fees in the car dealer lawsuits and arbitrations we file.   This allows us to take many cases when our client is unable to afford representation.  In some cases, damages for emotional distress are recoverable, based on the impact of the dealer’s illegal actions on their customer, and other damages. We also bring Truth in Lending Act claims against many car dealers for misrepresentation in financing.

Call us now at 410 583 8000 or use our online Quick Contact Form for your Free Maryland Car Dealer Complaint Evaluation.  We represent clients with Maryland car dealer problems across Maryland, including Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, Waldorf, Annapolis, Rockville, Salisbury and Hagerstown.

Read about some of our past car dealer case results, including a $22,465 award against Koons Volvo for misrepresentation regrding an EV tax credit,  a 2026 jury verdict for $290,000 against Carzlane, Inc. and Ron’s Automotive, $60,000 for illegal credit inquiries by a dealer, a $35,843 judgment obtained in an arbitration against a used car dealer. 

Watch our videos about some of the cases and the variety of legal issues our Maryland attorneys handle on our YouTube Channel. 

Of course, all cases are different, and past results do not guarantee future results.

Daniel W. Whitney, Jr. of Whitney, LLP. If you have been cheated by a car dealer in Maryland, call Whitney, LLP. You have many legal rights and can fight back.

20 Common Claims and Recoveries in Maryland Car Dealer Complaints

These are some of the most common car dealer complaints Whitney, LLP routinely represents our clients in.  Many other claims can arise against car dealers, including but not limited to harassment and abusive tactics. Contact us for your Free Case Evaluation to discuss your potential case.

1. Price Increase above advertised price – many dealers advertise low prices to lure customers in, and then increase the price – this is an illegal practice under Maryland law.  In these cases, Whitney, LLP has experience recovering the amount of a price increase above the advertised price, as well as sales tax and interest charges on the price increase.
2. New car sold with prior undisclosed damage that was secretly repaired and discovered after the purchase – Although it is dishonest and deceptive to represent a car as “new” after it has sustained damage, some dealers hide the repair and do not disclose it, leading to a customer paying full price for what they think is a new vehicle.  When this happens, the remedy can be to cancel the transaction and return the vehicle, or recover monetary damages to account for the diminished value of the vehicle.
3. Spot delivery / financing problems – many dealers do not comply with Maryland’s Spot Delivery / Yo-yo financing law.  We often recover down payments and trade-in vehicles when a dealer refuses to cancel a transaction due to financing vehicles.  If a dealer sells a trade-in before financing is approved, and tries to take the new car back, damages can include the value of the trade-in and other compensation.  Dealers often charge illegal fees and attempt to keep down payments in violation of the law in connection with Spot Delivery claims.
4. Refuse to return down payment after financing not approved – dealers often refuse to return some or all of a down payment when financing falls through.  We often recover down payments in these situations.
5. Illegal repossessions – victims of illegal repossessions and towing often recover damages for out of pocket costs and emotional distress, and other inconvenience.
6. Forgery of finance contracts – we have found multiple Maryland car dealers that engage in forgery of finance contracts.  When this happens, remedies often include cancelling the transaction, returning the vehicle, recovering amounts paid, and compensation being paid to the victim of the forgery.
7. Prior rental car or commercial use not being disclosed – Maryland car dealers are required to disclose prior commercial use.  The cases often result in the vehicle being returned or compensation paid to the customer if they choose to keep the vehicle.
8. Secret GPS Trackers – some Maryland car dealers fail to disclose GPS trackers.  This results in invasion of privacy claims and can result in significant compensation.
9. Illegal charges and fees – many Maryland car dealers charge their customers fees that are not allowed under Maryland law.  Whitney, LLP’s lawyers for car dealer problems often recover the amounts of these illegal fees, plus tax and interest costs.
10. Pre-existing mechanical problems or undisclosed prior accidents – when a car dealer represents that a used car has no problems and is reliable, but it is not and has problems, we are often able to cancel the transaction, return the vehicle or recover compensation for repairs and loss of use.
11. Misrepresenting vehicle as Certified Pre-Owned (“CPO”) vehicles – CPO vehicles are represented as being of high quality, but sometimes dealers conceal problems and sell vehicles as CPO that do not qualify.  Remedies can include cancelling the transaction or recovering compensation.
12. Failing to provide the title after the sale – many dealers do not comply with Maryland time requirements for titling, and sell vehicles they do not have the title to, or for which the pre-existing loan has not been paid off.  This results in the new owner being unable to register and later sell the vehicle, and causes problems with insurance claims when the vehicle is totalled.  Remedies for title problems often include cancelling the transaction and returning the vehicle, and the customer getting their money back and other compensation.
13. Failing to provide the registration after the sale – it is often due to title problems or out-of-state registration / paperwork problems that dealers do not promptly process registrations. Cancelling the transaction, or forcing the dealer to complete the necessary actions, and recovering damages for loss of use, often happens in these matters.
14. Dealer is paid in full but refuses to delivery the vehicle – when a dealer is paid for a vehicle but does not deliver it, we seek to recover money paid, such as a down payment, cancel the loan, and recover other compensation.
15. Expired temp tags, pulled over by police – when temp tags expire, we often are able to obtain the permanent plates and registration, and recover damages for loss of use while the vehicle was legally inoperable.
16. Dealer calling the police without a legitimate reason – when a car dealer falsely reports a customer to law enforcement as having broken the law, which often happens in connection with financing disputes, victims may be entitled to significant compensation.
17. Unauthorized credit inquiries – dealers cannot run credit whenever they want.  Under the FCRA, between $100 – $1,000 per hard inquiry is recoverable for impermissible credit inquiries.  Punitive damages may be available as well.
18. Dealer not allowing a customer to leave/blocking them in – false imprisonment cases against car dealers arise when a car dealer does not want someone to leave, or does not want them to leave in a vehicle, and either prevents them from leaving an office, or prevents them from driving away, often by using another vehicle to block them in.  these cases are egregious, and can result in significant compensation for intentional, bad faith behavior.
19. Bogus Maryland State Inspections – some dealers obtain bogus Maryland Vehicle Safety Inspections and sell vehicles that cannot pass a legitimate inspection.  In these cases, the business that performed the Maryland State Inspection can be sued as well.  The Maryland Automotive Safety Enforcement Division of the State Police investigates these claims.  Whitney, LLP’s auto fraud lawyers have experience filing lawsuits in cases with bogus or negligent Maryland State Inspections.
20. Dealer refuses to cancel warranty or service contract – Many dealer ignore customer requests to cancel warranties and service contracts.  Dealers are required to promptly process cancellations and refunds.  When they do not, Whitney, LLP has experience obtaining compensation for the delay as well as additional compensation.

Call us now at 410 583 8000 or use our online Quick Contact Form for your Free Maryland Car Dealer Complaint Evaluation.

50 Recent Maryland Car Dealer Complaints, Lawsuits and Arbitrations

This list details the basic facts and legal claims used by Whitney, LLP to hold dealers accountable in 50 of recent lawsuits and arbitrations

Case 1 — bait-and-switch pricing + title/registration problems (Howard County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Howard County, Maryland was involved in bait-and-switch pricing, title/registration failure, and forged/unauthorized finance paperwork. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses, including unwind/refund and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Credit Grantor Closed End Credit Provisions (CLEC)

Case 2 — bait-and-switch pricing + title/registration problems (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland was involved in bait-and-switch pricing, title/registration failure, and add-on packing and fees. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses, including unwind/refund and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Warranty of title (UCC 2-312); Breach of contract; Declaratory judgment (rescission/cancellation)

Case 3 — bait-and-switch pricing + title/registration problems (Anne Arundel County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Anne Arundel County, Maryland was involved in bait-and-switch pricing, title/registration failure, and forged/unauthorized finance paperwork. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses, including unwind/refund and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Credit Grantor Closed End Credit Provisions (CLEC); Warranty of title (UCC 2-312); Declaratory judgment (rescission/cancellation); Maryland Service Contracts & Consumer Products Guaranty Act

Case 4 — spot delivery / yo-yo financing + title/registration problems (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland was involved in title/registration failure, spot delivery / yo-yo financing, and trade-in/down payment refund issues. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses, including unwind/refund and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Maryland spot delivery law (Transp. § 15-311.3); Conversion

Case 5 — bait-and-switch pricing + vehicle defects and warranty issues (Charles County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Charles County, Maryland was involved in bait-and-switch pricing and vehicle defects and warranty issues. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses, including unwind/refund and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Maryland SAFE Act; Conversion; Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA)

Case 6 — title/registration problems + vehicle defects and warranty issues (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland was involved in title/registration failure and vehicle defects and warranty issues. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses, including unwind/refund and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Breach of contract; Declaratory judgment (rescission/cancellation); Warranty of title (UCC 2-312)

Case 7 — spot delivery / yo-yo financing + forged/unauthorized finance paperwork (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland was involved in spot delivery / yo-yo financing and forged/unauthorized finance paperwork. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses, including unwind/refund and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Maryland spot delivery law (Transp. § 15-311.3)

Case 8 — title/registration problems + trade-in/down payment refund issues (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland was involved in title/registration failure and trade-in/down payment refund issues. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses, including unwind/refund and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Breach of contract; Declaratory judgment (rescission/cancellation); Warranty of title (UCC 2-312)

Case 9 — spot delivery / yo-yo financing + trade-in/down payment refund issues (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland was involved in spot delivery / yo-yo financing and trade-in/down payment refund issues. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses, including unwind/refund and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Maryland spot delivery law (Transp. § 15-311.3); Conversion

Case 10 — bait-and-switch pricing + unauthorized credit inquiries (Charles County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Charles County, Maryland was involved in bait-and-switch pricing and unauthorized credit inquiries. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses, including unwind/refund and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Case 11 — trade-in/down payment refund issues + coercive collection tactics (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland was involved in trade-in/down payment refund issues and coercive debt-collection tactics. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses, including return/refund and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA); Conversion

Case 12 — forged/unauthorized finance paperwork + add-on packing and fees (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland was involved in forged/unauthorized finance paperwork and add-on packing and fees, including document-copy delivery problems. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses, including unwind/refund and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; COMAR 11.12.01.15 (exact-copy/cancellation); Maryland Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (MUETA); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA)

Case 13 — EV tax credit/promo misrepresentations (Baltimore County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Baltimore County, Maryland was involved in EV tax credit/promo misrepresentations that affected the consumer’s purchase decision and financial expectations. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); negligent misrepresentation

Case 14 — odometer/mileage issues + classic-vehicle misrepresentations (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland was involved in odometer/mileage misrepresentation and vehicle defects/condition disputes tied to marketing claims. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses, including unwind/refund and damages.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; Federal Odometer Act; Breach of contract; negligent misrepresentation

Case 15 — spot delivery / yo-yo financing + coercive repossession/collection tactics (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland was involved in spot delivery / yo-yo financing and coercive repossession/collection tactics before any proper default basis. The filing sought relief tied to the consumer’s losses and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Maryland spot delivery law (Transp. § 15-311.3); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA); Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Case 16 — forged/unauthorized finance paperwork + spot delivery / yo-yo financing (Harford County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Harford County, Maryland was involved in forged/unauthorized finance paperwork and spot delivery / yo-yo financing, triggering downstream insurance/GAP and collection issues. The filing sought unwind/refund relief and statutory remedies where available.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Maryland spot delivery law (Transp. § 15-311.3); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA); Truth in Lending Act (TILA); Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Case 17 — classic-vehicle misrepresentations + odometer issues (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland was involved in odometer/mileage misrepresentation and restoration/condition claims that did not match what was delivered. The filing sought rescission-type relief and damages.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Federal Odometer Act; Breach of contract; Declaratory judgment (rescission/cancellation)

Case 18 — fraudulent inspection/titling paperwork + conspiracy allegations (Baltimore County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Baltimore County, Maryland was involved in fraudulent inspection/titling paperwork and coordinated misconduct with an inspection entity. The filing sought unwind/refund relief and damages tied to safety and title issues.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; COMAR 11.12.01.15 (exact-copy/cancellation); Breach of contract; negligence; civil conspiracy

Case 19 — illegal fee practices + forged/unauthorized finance paperwork (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland was involved in illegal fee practices and a forged/unauthorized later finance contract being assigned/enforced. The filing sought unwind/refund relief and statutory remedies tied to credit disclosures and contract delivery.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Credit Grantor Closed End Credit Provisions (CLEC); Truth in Lending Act (TILA); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA); COMAR 11.12.01.15 (exact-copy/cancellation); Maryland Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (MUETA)

Case 20 — coercive payment demand + older-adult exploitation framing (Baltimore County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Baltimore County, Maryland used coercive tactics around a lost/mishandled payment instrument and pressured for duplicate payment, with added credit-related fallout.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA); Maryland SAFE Act; Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Case 21 — title/registration problems + lien/title clearance issues (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland failed to deliver clear, registrable title and created lien/titling problems that harmed the consumer financially.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Warranty of title (UCC 2-312); Breach of contract; Declaratory judgment (rescission/cancellation)

Case 22 — bait-and-switch pricing + title/registration problems (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland was involved in bait-and-switch pricing and title/registration failures that prevented normal ownership and use.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Warranty of title (UCC 2-312); Breach of contract

Case 23 — door-to-door / off-premises signing + cancellation rights (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland completed an off-premises vehicle sale that triggered cancellation-right requirements and related document-delivery duties, followed by credit/collection consequences.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Maryland Door-to-Door Sales Act; Credit Grantor Closed End Credit Provisions (CLEC); COMAR 11.12.01.15 (exact-copy/cancellation); Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA); Declaratory judgment (rescission/cancellation)

Case 24 — title/registration problems + vehicle defects and warranty issues (Baltimore County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Baltimore County, Maryland failed to timely complete titling/registration, leaving the consumer exposed to operability and financial risk.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Warranty of title (UCC 2-312); Breach of contract; Conversion; negligent misrepresentation

Case 25 — spot delivery / yo-yo financing + “report stolen”/repossession threats (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland used spot delivery / yo-yo financing tactics and escalated into “report stolen”/repossession pressure while refund issues remained unresolved.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Maryland spot delivery law (Transp. § 15-311.3); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA); Conversion; Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Call us now at 410 583 8000 or use our online Quick Contact Form for your Free Maryland Car Dealer Complaint Evaluation.

Case 26 — service contract cancellation/refund delay (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland delayed processing a service contract cancellation/refund, causing pro-ration and monetary loss.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Maryland Service Contracts & Consumer Products Guaranty Act

Case 27 — bait-and-switch pricing + illegal mandatory fee financed (Baltimore County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Baltimore County, Maryland advertised one price but required a mandatory additional fee and financed it as part of the deal.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Credit Grantor Closed End Credit Provisions (CLEC)

Case 28 — title/registration problems discovered later (Baltimore County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Baltimore County, Maryland sold a vehicle but later title/registration records revealed issues that undermined normal ownership and use, leading to an unwind demand.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Warranty of title (UCC 2-312); Breach of contract; Declaratory judgment (rescission/cancellation); negligent misrepresentation

Case 29 — forged/unauthorized finance paperwork + APR/term changes (Baltimore County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Baltimore County, Maryland used a forged/unauthorized second finance contract and supported financing with false application entries, while promised products were missing.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Credit Grantor Closed End Credit Provisions (CLEC); Maryland spot delivery law (Transp. § 15-311.3); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA)

Case 30 — bait-and-switch pricing + out-of-state titling failure (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland charged for out-of-state registration but failed to deliver registrable title, exposing the buyer to lender/default risks.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Breach of contract; Declaratory judgment (rescission/cancellation)

Just because you signed a contract to purchase or finance a vehicle does not mean you agreed to deceptive actions or illegal terms. You have legal rights.

Case 31 — privacy/tracking issue + former-use disclosure dispute (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland used an undisclosed GPS tracking device and failed to disclose prior vehicle use history, creating operability and privacy concerns.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Invasion of privacy; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Breach of contract; Declaratory judgment (rescission/cancellation); Warranty of title (UCC 2-312)

Case 32 — spot delivery / yo-yo financing + midnight repossession/down payment retention issues (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland used spot delivery tactics and then repossessed/retained funds without lawful basis, including illegal “mileage and use” deductions.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Maryland spot delivery law (Transp. § 15-311.3); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA); Conversion; Breach of contract

Case 33 — bait-and-switch pricing + title/registration problems (Charles County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Charles County, Maryland was involved in bait-and-switch pricing and title/registration failures that prevented normal ownership and use.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Credit Grantor Closed End Credit Provisions (CLEC)

Case 34 — service contract cancellation/refund problems (Baltimore County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Baltimore County, Maryland sold a service contract as cancelable/refundable but then blocked or delayed cancellation and refund processing.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Maryland Service Contracts & Consumer Products Guaranty Act

Case 35 — privacy/PII disclosure on social media (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer-adjacent business in Montgomery County, Maryland disclosed private identifying information online and created reputational and safety concerns.
Causes of action: negligence; Invasion of privacy

Case 36 — spot delivery / yo-yo financing + police/threat coercion (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland used spot delivery tactics and escalated into “report stolen”/police pressure while the deal was being unwound.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Maryland spot delivery law (Transp. § 15-311.3); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA); Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA); Conversion

Case 37 — EV tax credit/promo misrepresentations + undisclosed accident history (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland misrepresented EV tax credit eligibility and concealed prior damage/accident history.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; Breach of contract; negligent misrepresentation

Case 38 — warranty/engine failure dispute under dealer warranty (Baltimore County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Baltimore County, Maryland sold a vehicle with a dealer warranty and then refused meaningful repairs after major engine failure was diagnosed.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Breach of contract; Breach of express warranty (UCC 2-313); Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act; Declaratory judgment (rescission/cancellation)

Case 39 — fraudulent credit application + income inflation + rate packing (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland submitted a fraudulent credit application inflating income and concealed the buy rate to sell a higher rate, creating bank-fraud exposure for the consumer.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA); Declaratory judgment (rescission/cancellation)

Call us now at 410 583 8000 or use our online Quick Contact Form for your Free Maryland Car Dealer Complaint Evaluation.

Case 40 — used EV credit bait + title withheld/demand for more money (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland used an EV credit promise as leverage, then withheld title/registration and demanded additional payment to complete titling.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Breach of contract; Declaratory judgment (rescission/cancellation)

Case 41 — service contract cancellation blocked + refund not processed (Baltimore County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Baltimore County, Maryland sold a service contract as cancelable but then withheld documents/forms and failed to process the refund.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Maryland Service Contracts & Consumer Products Guaranty Act

Case 42 — fly-in bait-and-switch + forced cash withdrawal + forged lender contract (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland lured him to fly in from out-of-state, raised the price, forced a large cash withdrawal, and later the lender-held contract reflected forged/unauthorized terms.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Credit Grantor Closed End Credit Provisions (CLEC); Truth in Lending Act (TILA); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA)

Case 43 — forced VSC + illegal fee + refund never credited (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland required a service contract to “qualify” for financing, added an illegal fee, and then failed to timely refund/credit the account after cancellation.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Maryland Service Contracts & Consumer Products Guaranty Act; Credit Grantor Closed End Credit Provisions (CLEC)

Case 44 — deposit “hold car” scam + deposit nonrefundable + down payment falsified (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland took a deposit to hold a car, later claimed the car was gone, declared the deposit nonrefundable, and inflated down-payment figures to secure financing on a different vehicle.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Credit Grantor Closed End Credit Provisions (CLEC); Truth in Lending Act (TILA)

Case 45 — EV tax credit misrepresentation + “free product” secretly charged (Montgomery County)
Whitney, LLP filed suit after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Montgomery County, Maryland represented EV tax credit eligibility and separately promised a product as free, but the buyer later discovered it was charged and paperwork changed/missing.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud

Case 46 — bait-and-switch pricing + down payment falsified + credit disclosure issues (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed an arbitration claim after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland increased the vehicle price, misreported/down-payment figures, and created credit disclosure problems tied to the financing.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Credit Grantor Closed End Credit Provisions (CLEC); Truth in Lending Act (TILA)

Case 47 — spot delivery / yo-yo financing + down payment withheld/deductions (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed an arbitration claim after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland used spot delivery tactics, demanded return when financing failed, and withheld part of the down payment through deductions.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Maryland spot delivery law (Transp. § 15-311.3); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA); Conversion; Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Case 48 — spot delivery / yo-yo financing + police coercion (Baltimore County)
Whitney, LLP filed an arbitration claim after a consumer claimed that a new car dealer in Baltimore County, Maryland used spot delivery tactics and then escalated into “report stolen”/police pressure to force return, followed by additional credit inquiry issues.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Maryland spot delivery law (Transp. § 15-311.3); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA); Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Case 49 — spot delivery / yo-yo financing + down payment refund issues (Prince George’s County)
Whitney, LLP filed an arbitration claim after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Prince George’s County, Maryland delivered a vehicle without final financing approval and then failed to follow spot-delivery protections when the deal unraveled, creating refund/credit harms.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); Maryland spot delivery law (Transp. § 15-311.3); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA); Conversion; Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Case 50 — spot delivery / yo-yo financing + down payment retention issues (Baltimore County)
Whitney, LLP filed an arbitration claim after a consumer claimed that a used car dealer in Baltimore County, Maryland used spot delivery tactics and then retained funds or imposed illegal “use” deductions when the financing was not approved.
Causes of action: Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA); common law fraud; fraudulent concealment/nondisclosure; Maryland spot delivery law (Transp. § 15-311.3); Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA); Conversion

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