Consumer Protection

When quality is a key consideration, buying a new vehicle rather than a used one can be a smart move. Despite disclosure regulations, it is very difficult to ensure the quality of a used vehicle. There could be latent defects or issues that the previous owner...

When you go to the dealership and buy a used car instead of a new car, you’re probably looking to make a sound financial decision. You know that new cars lose a lot of value as soon as they drive off of the lot. You hope that you can buy a used car that will be nearly...

There are many reasons that people choose to purchase brand-new vehicles rather than used ones. Even when you have a mechanic you trust inspect a pre-owned vehicle, you never truly know how the previous owner may have abused the vehicle or failed to properly maintain...

As a consumer who spent tens of thousands of dollars on a vehicle, you expected that it would be in the condition that you were told it was in. You thought that your vehicle would last for many years without any significant mechanical failures and that the warranties...

When dealerships buy used vehicles to resell, they often get them through wholesale auctions or from trade-ins. While those that come from an auction normally have an inspection of some kind, the same is not always true of vehicles that were traded in. Even when there...

As you might know, most vehicles that dealerships put out are traded in or purchased at auction from wholesalers. Dealers receive information from the auction house, manufacturer or Carfax to learn more about the vehicle. Usually, dealers are straightforward and...

Many forms of vehicle sales fraud can negatively affect those hoping to buy new or used vehicles in Pennsylvania. They can pay more than a vehicle is worth, wind up with a lemon or even accidentally purchase a stolen vehicle. Sometimes, an individual suffers because...

The ads at a local dealership seem to be virtually screaming promises at you lately. No money down? No problem. Bad credit? As long as your income is steady, they’ll get you a vehicle. It all sounds very promising -- but you know that anything that seems too good to...

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...

When a vehicle breaks down, the owner may immediately wonder how to pay for the repairs. Some repairs can be quite expensive, and an owner who is still paying for a loan on the vehicle or who has other financial obligations may be hard pressed to come up with the...