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Philadelphia Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Blog

FTC’s lemon law gets an update

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Sep 10, 2018 | Consumer Protection

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...

Beware of common hidden damage to cars

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Sep 4, 2018 |

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...

Takata air bag cases added to multidistrict suit

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Aug 31, 2018 | Consumer Protection

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...

CarFax reports may not have correct information

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Aug 16, 2018 | Consumer Protection

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...

Suing used vehicle dealers

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Aug 2, 2018 | Consumer Protection

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....

Car sales: What is puppy-dogging?

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Aug 1, 2018 | Uncategorized

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...

Debt Collection/Bank Fraud and Abuse: Wells Fargo Not Alone Opening Fake Accounts

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Jul 31, 2018 | Debt Collection

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...

Mercedes must pay over $400,000 in Lemon Law case

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Jul 19, 2018 | Consumer Protection

When people in Pennsylvania and around the country buy new cars, they have legal protections if the vehicle is defective. The federal government and the states have lemon laws, which provide protection for customers who have purchased defective vehicles that continue...

Know your rights in case of auto repossession

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Jul 5, 2018 | Consumer Protection

People in Philadelphia may see auto repossession as one of their worst nightmares, leaving them without the car that is so critical to work, education or family life. Some people dealing with the threat of repossession may feel as if they have no rights at all to hold...

How reliable are car history reports?

On Behalf of Bensley Law Offices, LLC | Jul 2, 2018 |

Buying a car is a big commitment. Even a used car can be a large investment so you want to make sure the car is in good condition. Used car reports like Carfax and AutoCheck are handy in determining previous accidents and the condition of used cars.But how reliable...

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