Fraudsters seem to know how to take advantage of the vulnerable consumer. For complex financial transactions, Pennsylvania residents may have few other choices than to believe what a salesperson tells them about a product. When it comes to purchasing vehicles,...
There are so many things to consider when buying a used car. You have to get an idea of the budget you have and the kind of driving needs you have. Then, you need to find vehicles that meet your requirements both in price and performance. Additionally, you will have...
Buying a used car is challenging. Many Pennsylvania consumers worry that they do not receive a full disclosure of a vehicle’s history, and that may strap them with the previous owner’s problems. In many cases, a vehicle’s title should reveal any...
Recalls are issued when cars that have already been produced and sold are found to have serious defects. In some cases, these just impact performance, but many recalls also involve safety. Either way, it means that the car is not up to the standard of quality that the...
If you feel that you've been a victim of a scam by a business or individual, then you may want to get to know the United States' Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP). The BCP there to conduct investigations and stop unfair,...
Are you looking for the right vehicle at the right price? Of course you are. Everyone wants a good deal when buying a car. It seems as though the auto industry is one of the last places where bargaining still happens, and let's be honest, it can be fun.However, auto...
Nobody wants to be hit with a surprise repair bill for their vehicle, but that doesn't mean that you should spring for an extended repair warranty for your car. Most of them probably aren't worth what they cost. There are some legitimate extended repair warranties...
There's nothing illegal about selling your car through a private sale -- as long as you aren't running an illicit car dealership."Curbstoning" occurs when dealers pretend to be private sellers offering their used vehicles for sale to the public. In reality, they're...
It may be early spring, but those in Pennsylvania and across the mid-Atlantic know that the long hurricane season is just around the corner. Heavy rains and flooding can cause tremendous damage to homes and other property, and that damage is not always visible right...
Water damage is one of the worst things that can happen to your vehicle. Once a car has been in a flood, the odds are good that it will never be "as good as new" again. However, that won't stop used car dealers from snapping them up for pennies on the dollar and...