Cars

Car Repossession: There's Only Bad and Ugly
If you can't make your car payments on time, you may be at risk of getting your car being taken away, or "repossessed". It won’t be a fun ride, gu…

Bayside Car Dealership Ordered to Pay Restitution after Allegedly Scamming Customers
A Bayside car dealership that allegedly engaged in deceptive businesses practices targeting Chinese-speaking customers has been ordered by a Queens ju…

FTC Sends Nearly $1.5 Million to Victims of Bronx Honda's Illegal Financing and Sales Practices
African-American or Hispanic, and looking for a car? This dealership charged you more, FTC claims. $1.5 million paid out to victims.
Source: www.ftc.…

9 Billion Paid by Volkswagen to Owners Hoodwinked by "Clean Diesel" Ads!
Source: www.ftc.gov
In a final summary filed in federal court today, the Federal Trade Commission reported that Volkswagen and Porsche repaid a total…

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…
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