You have crossed off almost everything on your car buying to-do list. According to Carfax, there should not be any hidden damage to the vehicle and the odometer presents an accurate reading. The sales rep honored the discount that was mentioned in an online advertisement on the dealership’s website. Now, there is just one thing...
Turning back the clock might be good for nostalgia, but for selling a motor vehicle, turning back the clock is a blatant act of fraud. We are talking about odometer tampering, which represents one of the oldest forms of deception used by auto dealers into tricking customers to shell out more money than they should....
You might have watched a prize fight or an MMA battle that involved one or more less than clean breaks after the bell sounded. Referred to as a sucker punch, the practice within a competitive ring or octagon has relevance in the automotive industry, albeit without the physical bruises a sucker punch often leaves behind....
Many car dealerships love to take a sweet slice of the auto financing pie. However, you can prevent the practice by shopping for auto financing before you step into a showroom for the first time. Most car buyers do not spend the time to research auto financing options. They believe auto financing lies at the...
As the cornerstone of our legal system, the United States Constitution leads off with 10 groundbreaking provisions that are referred to as the Bill of Rights. Legal protections such as the right to free speech and the prohibition of illegal searches rings loud in the American judicial system. California adopted the principle of our Constitutional...
If you have watched the widely acclaimed television show CSI, or any crime drama for that matter, you might have watched an episode or two of detectives examining a vehicle for hidden damage. A criminal used the car to commit a crime and then covered up the evidence by using one or more tactics. When...
If you took Marketing 101 in college, your textbook probably devoted one chapter to unethical advertising practices. Although it was the shortest chapter in a marketing textbook, the content still helped students learn about how some businesses deceive consumers with false advertising claims. One of the oldest deceptive advertising scams is call bait and switch....
“Today is your lucky day.” You can hear the phrase just about everywhere, including from a blackjack dealer who has just sucked the last ten dollars out of your wallet. When it comes to hearing the phrase at a car dealership, you might want to consider moving on to the next dealership. Automotive sales reps...
“Patience is a virtue.” We should add a second part to the timeless expression that goes like this: “Especially when it comes to buying a car.” Many car buyers want to walk into a dealership and drive away in a car on the same day. Maybe a customer saw an ad that particularly appealed to...
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