Dealer Fraud

A test drive helps you determine if a vehicle is the right fit for you. You can love a vehicle's design and then realize after a test drive that the way it handles doesn't work for you. Of course, anytime you go for a drive, there's always the risk of a crash. What...

It has long been known that buying a vehicle off of Craigslist or eBay is a risky venture. Educated consumers can spot the common fraudster a mile away. Criminals have a sordid history of taking advantage of people with deals that are too good to be true. The Federal...

The used car market is pretty tight right now. Shortages have made it harder than ever for car lots to remain full.  Some less-savory characters may even be tempted to put a few known “lemons” on their lots (with just enough repairs to make them look like a good deal)...

When you are in the market for a new car, there are many different options you may be looking into. You might want to buy a car, truck or van. You may have a specific model in mind or only a price range to consider. Some dealers may try to manipulate buyers who aren’t...

Buying a used car from a dealership is often considered a safer option than buying it from an individual. One step that you should take when you’re purchasing a used vehicle from any source is check the title. A car’s title can tell you a lot about the vehicle, but...

The vehicle market is subject to constant change due to ownership habits and market demand. There has been a notable shortage of quality used vehicles in recent months, leading to dealerships aggressively competing with one another for trade-in vehicles.  Some...

Many different factors influence how much people will pay for a used vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle, the overall consumer satisfaction and safety rating of the model, and even appearance can influence what someone will pay for a specific used vehicle when...

When you walk into a car dealership, the salesperson probably acts as if they just want to help you make the right decision. However, what they really want to do is get you to make a sale -- no matter what it takes.  For one thing, car salespeople are typically paid...

Buying a brand new vehicle is a major investment that probably makes you feel proud. A new vehicle looks good and can be fun to learn how to handle. Adjusting to new technology and getting everything in the vehicle to align with your personal preferences is an...

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...