Many humorous depictions of vehicle salespeople have historically included elements of odometer fraud. Even cartoons might show a salesperson driving a vehicle backward or hooking wires up to a drill to reverse the odometer to show misconduct on the part of the...
Those buying used vehicles in Pennsylvania often worry about rust and salt damage. When winter weather drops ice and snow on Pennsylvania streets, the Department of Transportation addresses that hazard both by manually removing the snow and chemically melting it. The...
Car dealers are notorious for adding junk fees onto the cost of vehicles. Consumers are often focused on the large number at the top of an invoice and less on the multitude of smaller charges underneath it. However, they add up – and some charges may be tied to...
You might naturally be worried about fraud at one of those “buy-here/pay-here” car dealerships. You may not even trust a regular dealership to always be on the up and up. But most people assume that luxury car dealerships are immune to unscrupulous practices. Even...
It’s possible that both new and used cars are going to increase in price for the foreseeable future. There are many reasons for this, one of which is the United Auto Workers strike that has now been going on for weeks. Not only has the strike closed plants, but it has...
When you purchase a brand-new car directly off a dealership’s lot, you have every reason to expect that you’ll be given the keys to a vehicle in pristine condition. However, there’s every possibility that the vehicle you get has hidden, undisclosed damage. While...
Pennsylvania imposes several rules that govern professional automotive sales. Professionals who make a living or even augment other sources of income with the money made from vehicle sales are required to fill out state paperwork and pass a background check to engage...
Getting a used car largely requires that someone trusts their initial reaction to a vehicle and also that they obtain appropriate information from the salesperson assisting them with the transaction. Pennsylvania state law clearly requires that dealerships and the...
Purchasing a new car is an exciting experience for many people. The smell of a brand-new vehicle, the glossy exterior and the anticipation of driving it off the dealership lot can be exhilarating. However, it is essential to be aware that new cars can sometimes have...
When purchasing a new vehicle, many people trade in their existing car as part of the transaction. But what happens if the auto dealership undervalues your trade-in vehicle? Auto dealerships consider various factors when determining the value of a trade-in, including...