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Avoiding Car Buying Scams

» Posted December 26, 2016Resources

Car buying scams happen all the time. In many cases, it is really difficult to get your money back if you make an investment in buying a vehicle and the seller turns out to be a scam artist. You want to watch for red flags and find problems before the unscrupulous dealer has your money so you can better avoid financial loss. 

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Consumers Beware: Never Buy a Car Sight Unseen

» Posted December 23, 2016Resources

Buying a car is a process filled with potential problems. You could end up with a brand new vehicle with serious defects and be forced to pursue remedies under the California Lemon Law.  You could also find that you have a car that costs you a lot of money or one that is not exactly what you expected it to be.

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Shopping for Automobiles: The Process is Changing

» Posted December 21, 2016Resources

Car buyers right now have a tough time getting treated fairly. Most people go to a dealer or buy through third parties, but the dealer or private seller in these transaction is not always upfront or honest. A myriad of consumer protection laws like the California lemon law exist to try to protect consumers from problems with cars, but consumers still face an uphill battle when it comes to getting a fair deal in the car buying process.

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The Secrets of Used Car Dealers

» Posted December 19, 2016Resources

The Lemon Law and other consumer protection laws provide certain remedies for buyers if problems arise with vehicles. Unfortunately, even with consumer protection laws in place, it can be hard for car buyers to make informed decisions and get a fair bargain. It can seem as though virtually the entire car-buying process is set up to make consumers fail in making smart decisions about the purchase, since the buying process is fraught with potential pitfalls.

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Investigating Car Dealer Fraud

» Posted December 16, 2016Resources

Laws like the Lemon Law are essential to protect car buyers, as the car purchasing process is filled with serious problems that could cause substantial financial losses for consumers. It seems like every day, there are new reports of vehicle defects, car recalls, and problem car dealers. Just recently, for example, WSAU reported on large-scale fraud perpetrated by two car dealers which potentially cost consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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The Games Car Dealers Play

» Posted December 14, 2016Resources

Car dealers want consumers to buy vehicles, even if the purchase is not a good one for consumers. Anyone shopping for a car needs to understand the legal protections available to them, like the protections under the California lemon law. Car buyers should also be aware of some of the ways that dealers try to con them into agreeing to bad deals or buying bad vehicles.

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The Lack of Trust Between Car Buyers and Dealers

» Posted December 12, 2016Resources

Shopping for a car is not a fun endeavor. One big reason why so many people dislike buying a car is that consumers just do not trust the dealers who are selling them the vehicles.  Car dealers have a very bad reputation, which is often deserved because there are many unscrupulous dealers who are just in business for the money and to scam customers.

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A Look at Buy Here/Pay Here Dealerships

» Posted December 2, 2016Resources

We all know that car dealerships should be honest and dealers should help consumers find vehicles that work for them and their families. Unfortunately, this is often not what happens. Car dealers can use unethical tactics and may hide information from consumers. Car manufacturers can also end up making and selling cars that aren't what consumers expect or deserve for their hard-earned money. There are consumer protection laws that help car buyers under certain circumstances and a Sacramento lemon law firm can help consumers determine if they have legal remedies when problems arise.

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Avoid Issues Where Possible: How to Purchase the Vehicle You Love

» Posted November 30, 2016Resources

Buying a car is a big deal. But when you make a vehicle purchase, you could find yourself with a problem car. Repeated issues with your new vehicle could force you to seek a remedy under California’s lemon law. You could also end up with a car you are unhappy with for a variety of reasons, from bad gas mileage to a car that is no fun to drive.

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Mazda Recalls Millions of Vehicles

» Posted November 28, 2016Resources

Many cars from a wide variety of manufacturers have been recalled in recent years. Just recently, Mazda announced that it was going to be recalling 2.3 million cars around the world. Mazda joins a very long list of car companies that have had to recall millions of vehicles due to problems.

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