Philadelphia Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Blog

Buying a brand new vehicle is a major investment that probably makes you feel proud. A new vehicle looks good and can be fun to learn how to handle. Adjusting to new technology and getting everything in the vehicle to align with your personal preferences is an...

Pennsylvania state law carefully regulates auto dealerships and vehicle sale transactions. By requiring transparency and honesty, as well as records of vehicle sales, the state government helps protect consumers from dealership fraud. One of the most common forms of...

When car shopping, it is easy to fall in love with a vehicle that is out of one’s price range. Nevertheless, a slick auto dealer may be able to convince car shoppers that they can afford a vehicle and even handle the financing application so that a customer qualifies...

Selling on consignment is a handy way to offer items for sale without the time and hassle of finding a buyer and making the deal. Just about any product can be sold on consignment, including motor vehicles. By signing a contract with a consignment business, a vehicle...

Imagine buying a used car that has been retired from a rental fleet. That might seem like an excellent choice, because you think it has been owned by a major company that kept up on its maintenance and care. There could be good deals available, but don’t count on...

When a Pennsylvania car buyer pulls into a car lot to purchase a vehicle, he or she is prepared for negotiations and lengthy discussions with a salesperson over price. Most potential customers think only about the asking price of a vehicle and how they can get the...

It's a commonly held belief that car salespeople are pushy, demanding and often deceptive. While the vast majority of car salespeople engage in legal and legitimate sales techniques and have the customers’ best interests in mind, it's also true that there are many...