June, 2021 | Bensley Law Offices, LLC

Do you qualify for protection under Pennsylvania’s Lemon Law?

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Jun 30, 2021 | Consumer Protection

Most of us purchase items new, including cars, because we assume that they'll work better than the used ones that we have. What you may not realize is how common it is for newer vehicles to have defects, though. Lemon laws aim to protect buyers from purchasing...

How much can a dealership be penalized for hiding damage?

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Jun 15, 2021 | Dealer Fraud

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...

Beware of dealers selling flood-damaged vehicles

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Jun 14, 2021 | Consumer Protection

Car dealers keen to turn a profit often fail to tell the whole truth about a vehicle’s history. They may even lie outright. One report suggests that half of all vehicles damaged in the floods across the country are later sold. However, it does not say what percentage...

Have you been caught in one of these auto dealer scams?

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Jun 5, 2021 | Dealer Fraud

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...

Consignment dealer disappears with cars and money

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Jun 3, 2021 | Dealer Fraud

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...

What percentage of used vehicles come from rental fleets?

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Jun 2, 2021 | Dealer Fraud

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...