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...

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...

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...

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...

When a Pennsylvania car buyer pulls into a car lot to purchase a vehicle, he or she is prepared for negotiations and lengthy discussions with a salesperson over price. Most potential customers think only about the asking price of a vehicle and how they can get the...

It's a commonly held belief that car salespeople are pushy, demanding and often deceptive. While the vast majority of car salespeople engage in legal and legitimate sales techniques and have the customers’ best interests in mind, it's also true that there are many...

A new car is among the most expensive purchases one makes, so it is understandable that a consumer will take every precaution to protect that purchase. This often means carrying as much insurance as one can afford. It may also include installing an anti-theft system,...

First-time car buyers, the elderly, people with poor or no credit and other vulnerable customers may not realize the rights they have as consumers when they step onto a car dealer’s lot. They may be too timid to ask questions, or they may not even know the appropriate...

In Pennsylvania, there are no shortages of options if one is looking for a new or previously owned vehicle. Consumers want a good deal and a wide selection to choose from. They also want the assurance that a car dealer will not take advantage of them and rip them...

There is something special about a new car. Like a clean slate after trading in the old model, a new car can put a fresh outlook on everyday tasks. Driving to work, getting groceries and hauling the kids around all seem a little nicer in a brand-new vehicle. However,...