May, 2018 | Bensley Law Offices, LLC

Vehicles and defects

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | May 24, 2018 | Consumer Protection

Car owners in Pennsylvania should be aware that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may recall a vehicle if there is a manufacturing or design issue that makes the vehicle unsafe in some way. When this occurs, owners of the recalled vehicles can go to...

Consumers have rights to information when buying used cars

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | May 10, 2018 | Consumer Protection

Used cars often present good value for consumers in Pennsylvania, but people should exercise due diligence when considering the purchase of a used vehicle. A trustworthy private seller or dealership will willingly share information about a vehicle's past. People even...

Extended vehicle warranties: How to spot a scam

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | May 7, 2018 |

Buying a vehicle can be a stressful decision. Not only is it expensive, but the mechanics of how the car runs and will hold up over the next few years is difficult to predict and, for the average consumer, impossible to understand.It’s no surprise, then, how the...

Dealer Fraud: Civil Jury Verdict: Pacifico Ford Guilty of Fraud

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | May 3, 2018 | Dealer Fraud

I am happy to report a Dealer Fraud trial success. On Monday, April 2, 2018, a civil jury in Philadelphia found that Pacifico Ford had fraudulently misrepresented a vehicle sold to my client, had acted outrageously, and imposed punitive damages. The jury found that...