Recent Articles
What’s all this fuss about the KO book that Auto Auctions use?
I’m trying to understand the “KO Book” that is used to exclude dealers from participation from auto acutions. Who provides information? To whom is it provided? What information is provided? Is there an electronic database involved? Is personal financial information included? Please call me at 317-662-4529 or email me at hoferlawindyATgmail.com. Thanks.
What Donald Trump can learn from SNL and Gary Johnson
It has often been said that Donald Trump wanted to become President; he didn’t really want to BE President. That of course explains why he had no true policy plans. To the extent that he had policies, they were half-baked or completely raw. No sooner did he get into office than the scandals started mounting, […]
Volkswagen Adblue Heater Warranty Extension – Non-dealer Replaced Heater
If you replaced the DEF (Adblue) fluid heater in your Volkswagen diesel, were refused payment for the part because you didn’t have it installed by a Volkswagen dealer, please contact me at 317-662-4529 or hoferlawindyATgmail.com. We are examining the possibility of bringing a group case. If the claim is large enough perhaps as a class […]
Are you an auto dealer who has had a problem with Nextgear Capital Failing to Release Vehicle Titles?
Are you a car dealer or a consumer who has had an issue because Nextgear Capital Inc. has refused to release a title that they are legally required to release? If so, WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE BEEN SUED AND WHEREVER YOU ARE LOCATED, please call me at 317-662-4529. As my co-counsel and I assess […]
Have you been sued by Discover Card OR American Express in Indiana?
We have received reports of an uptick in lawsuit activity by Discover card suing over defaulted credit cards. In at least one case, the consumer was able to have the lawsuit thrown out of court by demanding arbitration based on the arbitration clause in the contract. As a rule, I am not fond of arbitration, […]
If you are a car or truck buyer in Indiana who has had problems getting the title to your vehicle – call me
If you are a resident of Indiana, and you had problems getting title to a car or truck that you purchased from an Indiana dealer – EVEN IF YOU EVENTUALLY RECEIVED YOUR TITLE- please contact me at 317-662-4529 or at hoferlawindyATgmail.com. I’m working with some other attorneys in trying to put together a big case […]
What to do if you are subjected to an unreasonable vehicle repossession
There is an article in the Indianapolis Star today reporting that a private investigator who sometimes does repossessions was alleged to have illegally impersonated a United States Marshall. In my opinion, if a person impersonates a U.S. Marshall in the course of a vehicle repossession, the person who’s car was repossessed would have a dandy […]
Do you have a 2011-2014 Hyundai or Kia Vehicle that has blown an engine?
According to this article at The Truth About Cars, Kia and Hyundai have recalled 1.7 million vehicles equipped with the Theta II 2.0 and 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engines due to a problem with the manufacturing process that could result in metal shavings contaminating engine oil and leading to destruction of the engine. The National Highwaay […]
Ron Burdge on the Problems with Secret Settlements
My friend and NACA consumer lawyer colleague, Ron Burdge, has for years been leading the crusade against secret settlements. In part because of his influence, I have long had in my contracts a provision discouraging my clients from accepting a settlement that mandates secrecy. Recently, Ron was interviewed on the topic by the Corporate […]
Problem getting title to a vehicle because the Dealer didn’t pay its lender?
Have you purchased a car or truck and had problems getting the dealer to release the title? Often the problem is because the dealer’s inventory lender (known as a “floorplanner”) is holding the title until the floorplanner gets paid either for this car or for a different car. There are some statutes that you ought […]
