Cars
Are Young People Easy Targets for Car Sellers?
The car buying process—including car loans—is a complicated process, with many potential pitfalls. Especially if you’re young and less experie…
Amazing New Ways to Buy a New or Used Car!
Have you seen the amazing new ways to buy a car? Vending machines that dispense cars. Buy unseen! Pay on the spot! Free CarFax Reports! All that sou…
Beware of Flood Damaged Vehicles When Purchasing Used
Hurricane Florence caused a lot of flooding. Flooding has also occurred in the Northeast and other areas this year due to torrential rains. Flooding d…
How Often Do You Review Your Insurance Coverage?
Insurance in its various forms helps protect us from financial loss, yet we don't think much about it until we need it. Reviewing your insurance polic…
Reduce Your Risk of Being a Victim of Auto Theft
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a motor vehicle is stolen approximately every 41 seconds. That adds up to ove…
Gas Prices Hurting Your Wallet? These Tips Can Help
Have you noticed higher gas prices at the pump recently? Gas prices are rising and they are expected to continue their upward trend for a while. The f…
What to Know about Disaster Scams
Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, forest fires, and tornadoes happen all around us. Unfortunately, this is a prime opportunity for scammers, as t…
Effortless New Ways to Buy and Finance a Vehicle
But Watch Out. Effortless Does Not Guarantee Cheaper Or Better.
Remar founded the Consumer Task Force for Automotive Issues and is the author of a be…
Security National Automotive Acceptance Company (SNAAC) Fined $1.25 Million for Violating Consent Order
Auto Loan Company Failed to Provide Redress for Illegal Collection Tactics
Renting a Car on Vacation? What Insurance Do You Need?
Many people enjoy "destination" vacations where they fly to the location then rent a car for local transportation. When you rent a vehicle, it's impor…
CFPB Finds One-in-Five Auto Title Loan Borrowers Have Vehicle Seized for Failing to Repay Debt
Source: www.consumerfinance.gov
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a report finding that one-in-five borrowers who take out…
Auto Contracts Requiring Mandatory Binding Arbitration Limit Consumer Rights
More and more automobile dealerships across the country have added mandatory binding arbitration clauses to contracts for new and used vehicles as wel…
Buying a Car When You Have Bad Credit
You need a new vehicle, but your credit is spotty or bad. Can you afford to buy a reliable car or truck? Can you get a loan at reasonable rates? Can y…
Car Buying Guide
Car Buying Guide
Introduction
Listen to the hype—whether it's on TV, online, or in print—and you'd think saving money on a vehicle is as…
Take Five Steps to Save BEFORE You Shop for a New Vehicle
Yes, you read that headline correctly. If you are thinking of buying a new or used vehicle and you want to save money, I recommend first taking five s…
Money-Saving Tips to Lower Your Auto and Gas Costs
Gasoline prices typically fluctuate depending on the season, for example, going up when more people are traveling in the summer. Even a few extra cent…
CFPB and DOJ Reach Resolution with Toyota Motor Credit to Address Loan Pricing Policies with Discriminatory Effects
Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Department of Justice (DOJ) resolved an action with Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, under w…
Auto Repair Guide
Have you recently gotten a new (or newer) car? If so, or even if you've had it for some time, here are some of our resources to help you keep it in go…
Buying a New Car? Prepare for Sales Ploys That Can Cost You
Automotive advertisements hawking 2015 models and new 2016s are crowding TV and radio broadcasts and filling the pages of online and print news media.…
New or Used? What Vehicle Purchase Is Right for You?
Is it time to replace your current vehicle? Before you head to a dealership showroom, lot, or online, start with the following tips and then check out…
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