Your child has reached an exciting milestone: buying their first car. Just like turning 18, 21, or starting college, it’s a step toward independence. Unfortunately, it’s also an opportunity for dishonest car dealerships to take advantage of them. For manyREAD MORE
Auto Fraud
Dear Readers, I received this email and instead of deleting it, I thought it would be a good teaching opportunity. Here’s the email: Hello, would love to connect with someone about a car we purchased. We bought it without seeingREAD MORE
Buying a new vehicle can be an exciting experience, but what if you notice problems soon after driving off the lot? Your car might have mechanical issues, manufacturing defects, or worse, undisclosed damages. If you think the car is aREAD MORE
Purchasing a car is a major financial decision, one that often involves securing a loan to cover the cost. However, if a car dealer has lied on your loan application—whether by claiming a higher income or misrepresenting a better creditREAD MORE
Car odometer rollback fraud is a significant issue affecting the automotive market today. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 450,000 vehicles per year with false odometer readings are sold, costing American car buyers more thanREAD MORE
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been touted as the future of transportation, promising a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to traditional gas cars. However, an investigation by UK magazine What Car? found a significant gap between the advertised range of EVs andREAD MORE
Flooding from natural disasters such as hurricanes and severe thunderstorms can dump a lot of rain on an area in a short amount of time, producing floodwaters. Not only can flooding displace people from their homes, but it can alsoREAD MORE
Over the years, technology has increased fuel efficiency in today’s newer vehicles. In one respect, this helps make new cars more economical; however, buyers are facing increases in pricing as well. And as the auto industry continues to roll outREAD MORE
What is a bait and switch scam? Dealerships use the bait and switch advertising scam in order to get customers into the car dealership by advertising a low price or low payments on a particular vehicle. However, the vehicle inREAD MORE
Let’s say you found a great deal at a used car dealership – a stylish sports coupe with a shiny coat of paint and the extra power of a V6 engine. The salesperson tells you the car is in “mintREAD MORE