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...
Consumer Protection
Is it fraud not to report a rebuilt title?
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...
Selling used cars can be lucrative enough to lead to conspiracies
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...
3 signs you need to walk away from a car deal
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...
Beware of dealers selling flood-damaged vehicles
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...
Illegal lien sales break public trust
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...
Dealerships have a legal obligation to disclose damage to new cars
If you go to a dealership to look at used vehicles, you do so with the understanding that they will have already incurred some amount of damage. It is common for used vehicles to have issues that affect their systems or even lingering damage from a previous collision....
Did you buy a used vehicle from a dealer claiming to be an owner?
Maybe you responded to an ad on Craigslist or called a seller after seeing a photo in a sale group on social media. Someone advertising a used car claimed to be the owner of the vehicle. They agreed to meet you somewhere, possibly in a residential neighborhood or the...
How many cars are salespeople supposed to sell in a month?
When you go in to buy a new car, the salesperson acts like they are there to help you explore your options and make the best decision. They answer your questions, set up test drives and tell you about all of the newest models. They’re kind and helpful, and you even...
Is there any kind of warranty protection on a used vehicle?
For many people in Pennsylvania, buying a new vehicle doesn't mean buying something straight from the manufacturer but rather a vehicle that is in used condition but new to them. Used vehicles can be an economical solution for those who need transportation that is...