Every year, thousands of defective motor vehicles in Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States are bought back by manufacturers because of repair issues. Despite popular belief, the titles of these vehicles are not marked to indicate that they are lemons. The...
With how critical purchasing a car is in the lives of so many people, it can be understandably frustrating to find out that it is a lemon months after purchasing it. Pennsylvania’s lemon law only covers problems that occur within the first 12 months or 12,000...
When people in Philadelphia buy a car, they could face a range of consumer protection pitfalls. While some defective cars that continue to fail repeatedly despite being sold under warranty are classified as lemons, in other cases, the transaction becomes a matter of...
The Federal Trade Commission established its Used Car Rule in 1985. It places certain requirements on used car dealers operating in Pennsylvania and the rest of the U.S. Dealers are required to put a Buyers Guide on all of the vehicles they offer for sale. The Buyers...
Whether you are buying a new or used car, there's always the potential risk of prior damage. You will want your mechanic to thoroughly check the vehicle before a purchase. However, there are some common hidden damages you can check for right away. Paint...
People in Pennsylvania may be aware of lawsuits, injuries and deaths involving defective Takata air bags. There are a number of product liability lawsuits involving the bags pending in the Southern District of Florida.There were also four cases in the Central District...
Car buyers in Pennsylvania and throughout the country may rely on CarFax vehicle history reports when purchasing a used car. However, the information on a given report may not always be accurate. In some cases, the reports may neglect to make note of serious accidents...
Pennsylvania residents may have legal recourse if they have purchased a used vehicle with defects that were not previously disclosed. What steps they should take, whom they should pursue for compensation and whether to seek legal action will depend on certain factors....
Walking into a car dealership, thinking about buying a car can be intimidating. Car salespeople have many different techniques for selling and you might feel as though you are being used when talking with a salesperson. Being aware of these techniques can help you...
As predicted right here, it has been reported that Wells Fargo was not alone in creating fake accounts. USA Today reported on June 14, 2018 that other banks were found to have created fake accounts as well. This can be a source of unlawful debt collection, bank fraud...