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...
Dealer Fraud
Does painting over vehicle rust constitute dealership fraud?
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...
Do car salesmen really have a quota?
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...
3 ways people discover hidden damage affecting a newer vehicle
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...
How much can a dealership be penalized for hiding damage?
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...
Have you been caught in one of these auto dealer scams?
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
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?
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...
Dealers may not have a customer’s best interests in mind
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...
The pressure on car salespeople often leads to fraud
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...