You walk into a dealership expecting a fair deal. A salesperson offers more than expected for your trade-in, and the deal looks like it favors you. However, that impressive number often serves as a distraction from the rest of the transaction. Dealers often shape...
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Blog
Do reputable auto dealerships ever engage in fraud?
It may come as a surprise, but even auto dealerships with good reputations can engage in fraudulent practices. While many dealerships operate ethically and comply with consumer protection laws, there are situations wherein even seemingly trustworthy businesses may cut...
What if a dealership didn’t warn a buyer about a car’s mold issue?
Some issues with motor vehicles are visibly obvious. Extensive rust damage is easy to spot. Mold growing under the carpeting or upholstery of a vehicle could be more difficult to identify. When people buy used vehicles, they often assume that the dealership has...
Could a brand-new vehicle already have damage?
When people looking for vehicles purchase used vehicles, they typically understand that there could be damage to repair. In addition to performing a personal inspection of the vehicle, buyers may recognize that they need to take a used vehicle they might purchase to a...
Can you trust what an auto dealer posts online?
Nowadays, most car buyers start their search online. Auto dealers advertise vehicles on their websites, third-party platforms and social media, often highlighting special deals, low prices and impressive vehicle features. While online listings can be a convenient way...
How to identify hidden frame damage when purchasing a used car
Purchasing a used car can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking experience. Regardless of a vehicle’s outward appearance, you can’t be totally sure about its history. One of the most critical concerns when buying a used car is hidden frame damage. Hidden frame damage can...
Can a dealership sell used vehicles without catalytic converters?
Modern vehicles are incredibly complex. They include multiple different systems, many of which communicate through computers. Long gone are the days when people could fully disassemble vehicles in their home garages and make repairs or improvements. Modern vehicles...
Did a dealership lie about battery life on a used hybrid?
Hybrids and electric vehicles have become far more common in recent years. What was once a niche market has become popular and even trendy. Electric vehicles and hybrids help people reduce their environmental impact. They can also reduce the cost of commuting a long...
Addressing hidden flood damage after buying a car
Buying a new vehicle can be a very stressful process. Those shopping on the used vehicle market, in particular, are often quick to make offers on vehicles that meet their basic criteria. They simply want to get the process over with as quickly as possible. Most...
How many repair attempts before a vehicle is officially a lemon?
Consumers purchasing new vehicles expect them to be in pristine condition. One of the reasons buyers pay a premium for new vehicles right off the dealership lot this to avoid the uncertainty that comes with vehicles driven by others. They expect years of safe...







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