Consumer law, like any area of the law, has complexities and subtleties that aren’t always apart to the public; however, being well-informed and educated about your rights as a consumer is one of the best ways to avoid being taken advantage of or being harassed. That’s why we blog regularly: to make sure you have the information you need to make informed decisions, or to strike back if your consumer rights are being abused. Read on to begin educating yourself now!
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Teaching College Students About Credit and DebtBefore sending your teen off to college, make sure she understands credit and debt to avoid future financial problems.
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Follow These Tips to Avoid Credit Card SkimmersCredit card crooks can easily steal the encrypted data stored on the magnetic strip on your credit, debit, or ATM card. Find out how to protect yourself here.
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New Cars Should Not Have Persistent Transmission ProblemsIf you are experiencing problems with the transmission in your new car, be sure to keep a repair record. You may have a lemon on your hands.
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A New Article from Consumer Reports About Lemons Contains Unfortunate Inaccuracies and Misleading InformationIn a newly published report, Consumer Reports gives readers information about how to avoid purchasing a lemon. Unfortunately, critical info was omitted.
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Secure Financing Before Shopping for a New CarYou may know exactly which make and model of car you want, but do you know where you can get the best new-car financing? Know before you go!
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When Taking a New Car in for Repair, Insist on Detailed DocumentationA key to Virginia Lemon Law success is documentation of repair attempts by the dealer. Make sure repair logs are accurate and detailed.
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FTC Settlement With Used Car Dealers Puts Consumers at RiskIn a settlement reached with General Motors and other dealers last January, the FTC failed to ban the resale of used cars with open recalls. Buyer beware!
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Follow These Money-Saving Tips When Buying a New or Used CarToo many people get in over their heads when buying a new or used car. Read our five tips to help you avoid a financial disaster when buying a car.
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Don’t Agree to Services and Products You Don’t Want With Your New CarAfter negotiating the price of your new car, the dealer may try to sell you add-ons. Learn what those are and how to say no to unwanted products here.
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Keeping Debt Collectors Away From Time-Barred DebtOnce the statute of limitations has run out on a debt, a debt collector cannot sue you to collect on that debt. These debts are known as “time-barred.”
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Certified Used Cars Are Not Necessarily SafeIn an effort to build consumer confidence in used cars, manufacturers can “certify” cars for resale, but there are no standards for this process.
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Some Dodge Trucks Do Not Have the Hemi Engine that Their Badge AdvertisesAutomotive News reports that some Dodge 1500 pickups do not actually have the 5.7 liter Hemi V-8 that they advertise, and instead have a 3.6 liter V-6.