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What You Need to Know About a Vehicle Purchase Agreement

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...

February 9, 2021

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The Legal Skinny About Odometer Fraud

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...

February 8, 2021

Sucker Punched: How to Fight Back Against a Car Dealership

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Sucker Punched: How to Fight Back Against a Car Dealership

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...

February 8, 2021

Show Me The Money: Common Auto Financing Scams

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Show Me The Money: Common Auto Financing Scams

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...

February 5, 2021

Revolutionary: Overview of the California Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights

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Revolutionary: Overview of the California Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights

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...

February 5, 2021

Playing a CSI: How to Detect Hidden Damage on Used Cars

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Playing a CSI: How to Detect Hidden Damage on Used Cars

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...

February 4, 2021

Bait and Switch: Misrepresentation at its Worst

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Bait and Switch: Misrepresentation at its Worst

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...

January 26, 2021

5 Lies from an Auto Sales Rep You Should Know About

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5 Lies from an Auto Sales Rep You Should Know About

“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...

January 26, 2021

Clear the Air: The Importance of Passing the California Smog Check

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Clear the Air: The Importance of Passing the California Smog Check

“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...

January 25, 2021