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,...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
One of the first things consumers look at when considering the purchase of a used vehicle is the odometer reading. Many are willing to pay more money for a vehicle with lower miles because this may mean the vehicle will have fewer mechanical issues often associated...
There may be few things more frustrating than buying something new only to have it not work properly. Many consumers return these defective items for a refund or replacement. When the defect product is a new vehicle, it may not be so simple. Consumers often have loans...
When you buy a new car, you expect it to be in excellent condition. Most car buyers get to enjoy that new car smell and the performance of a brand-new vehicle for months before the thrill wears off entirely. For a tiny fraction of people buying new vehicles, their...