Buying a new vehicle can be an intimidating experience, and high-pressure salespeople are one of the main reasons for this. Doing one’s homework on the amenities and safety features of a certain model is important, but it is also essential to know how to handle...
Dealer Fraud
Nissan accused of illegal repossession methods
Purchasing a vehicle using dealer financing is certainly convenient. A customer can handle the whole matter right at the dealership, and often the dealer will even agree to finance someone with shaky credit. However, auto loans often come with some harsh consequences...
Car dealers use bait-and-switch to get you to buy
Many Pennsylvania consumers in the market for a vehicle will research different makes and models for safety and value. Seeing an ad on TV or online may instill a sense of urgency in a buyer, especially if the dealer offers an exceptional price for a limited time....
The lemon law protects consumers from defective vehicles
Almost anyone who purchases new cars instead of used ones probably does so because they do not want to deal with the uncertainty of whether their used vehicle will have defects or hidden damages. A new car, supposedly, will not carry the same risk of breakdowns,...
Dealers profit from unnecessary options and add-ons
No one wants to pay for something they don’t need. Unfortunately, this is what many Pennsylvania consumers do when they go shopping for a new vehicle. They may have a price point in mind, but before they know it, their new vehicle is costing hundreds or thousands more...
Did you get stuck buying that undrivable trade-in from the ad?
When you listen to the radio on the way to work or watch the news on television at night, you will probably encounter at least one car dealership advertising their competitive trade-in policy. Dealers will tell people that they can push, pull or tow a vehicle onto the...
New technology does not stop odometer fraud
When shopping for a previously-owned vehicle, one of the first things a Pennsylvania consumer may consider is the mileage. The odometer reading can reveal a lot about a vehicle since a vehicle that has been driven many miles is more likely to have considerable...
Dealer financing may be fraud or misrepresentation
Buying a new car is a major purchase, but that should come as no surprise to consumers. What may come as a surprise to new car buyers are the tricks Pennsylvania dealers may use to get more money from the purchase. Going to the dealership is unfamiliar territory for...
Dealer fraud makes car buying risky
Paying for a new vehicle is seldom easy. Consumers often must plan ahead, predict how long their current vehicle will last, tweak their credit scores and save money for a downpayment. Budgets for new cars can be very tight, and most car buyers in Pennsylvania do not...
Yo-yo financing is a common form a dealer fraud
Money is a major issue when it comes to purchasing a vehicle, whether new or used. Not many in Pennsylvania have cash to lay down for the entire cost of the vehicle. While some arrive at a dealership with the backing of a bank that is ready to give them a loan, others...