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,...
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...