When you go to a dealership to look at vehicles, all of them will generally fall into one of two categories. They will be vehicles sold as-is by the dealership and others that have the protection of a warranty either from the manufacturer or the dealership itself. As...
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...
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...
Have you ever listened to a used car commercial on the radio or watched one on the television where a salesperson declares that they will take a trade-in regardless of its condition? Have you ever wondered what happens to all of those vehicles in bad condition? The...
When Pennsylvania consumers decide it is time to purchase a new vehicle, they often think that trading in their current vehicle will make a significant difference in the amount they will pay. Unfortunately, this rarely happens, and many car buyers do not even realize...
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,...