Philadelphia Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Blog

Almost anyone who purchases new cars instead of used ones probably does so because they do not want to deal with the uncertainty of whether their used vehicle will have defects or hidden damages. A new car, supposedly, will not carry the same risk of breakdowns,...

No one wants to pay for something they don’t need. Unfortunately, this is what many Pennsylvania consumers do when they go shopping for a new vehicle. They may have a price point in mind, but before they know it, their new vehicle is costing hundreds or thousands more...

When you listen to the radio on the way to work or watch the news on television at night, you will probably encounter at least one car dealership advertising their competitive trade-in policy. Dealers will tell people that they can push, pull or tow a vehicle onto the...

When shopping for a previously-owned vehicle, one of the first things a Pennsylvania consumer may consider is the mileage. The odometer reading can reveal a lot about a vehicle since a vehicle that has been driven many miles is more likely to have considerable...

Buying a new car is a major purchase, but that should come as no surprise to consumers. What may come as a surprise to new car buyers are the tricks Pennsylvania dealers may use to get more money from the purchase. Going to the dealership is unfamiliar territory for...

Paying for a new vehicle is seldom easy. Consumers often must plan ahead, predict how long their current vehicle will last, tweak their credit scores and save money for a downpayment. Budgets for new cars can be very tight, and most car buyers in Pennsylvania do not...

Money is a major issue when it comes to purchasing a vehicle, whether new or used. Not many in Pennsylvania have cash to lay down for the entire cost of the vehicle. While some arrive at a dealership with the backing of a bank that is ready to give them a loan, others...

When Pennsylvania consumers decide it is time to purchase a new vehicle, they often think that trading in their current vehicle will make a significant difference in the amount they will pay. Unfortunately, this rarely happens, and many car buyers do not even realize...