US News reported this week on "5 Sneaky Car Dealer Sales Tricks". All of the tricks in the article are tactics that we've seen time and time again. While the article does not discuss the legal recourse available to victims of these classic tricks, it offers some...
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Top Ten Consumer Complaints
According to data from the most recent survey conducted by Consumer Federation of America ("CFA") and the North American Consumer Protection Investigators ("NACPI"), auto fraud is the most common complaint among american consumers. CFA and NACPI surveyed 40 general...
3 auto dealerships scams to avoid
You thought you bought the “right” car from the “right” people. Then, you take your car off the lot and it starts sputtering and coughing, then you may have been victimized by fraud. It’s not every day you buy a car and when you do you don’t want to find out you were...
Signs not to trust a car salesman
If you're in the market for a new car, you may feel that you're sort of at the mercy of the car salesman that you get. You may not know everything about what these vehicles offer or even what you're looking for. You're hoping that the salesman can give you guidance...
3 mistakes to avoid when buying a used car
Buying a used car means you will likely inherit any problems the previous owner had with it, which is why you need to proceed carefully. It could save you some money but do not let the excitement blind you, or you might end up with a raw deal. Below are some tips that...
Understanding pandemic-driven predatory pricing tactics
The following news story highlights Consumer Law Group, LLC’s work on cases appearing in more than 120 markets nationwide. Showrooms in car dealerships have advanced over time. Instead of the outside, fenced-in lot with stickers on a variety of cars, salespeople now...
Are elderly buyers at higher risk for auto fraud?
Your elderly parent is in the market for a new car, and you're worried about them. You know they're investing a lot of their money in this purchase, and it needs to be the right vehicle. But you're not sure if they're actually going to get a car that is up to their...
Can used cars be lemons?
When people think about lemon laws, they often think about buying a brand new car that turns out to be defective immediately. It hurts to spend $50,000 on a vehicle that you thought would last you for years and then wind up in the shop in the first few weeks. This is...
Inspect a used vehicle for infestations before making a purchase
When you purchase a car, you want to know that it is clean and safe. One thing you may do to try to make this possible is to approach a dealer who only sells certified pre-owned vehicles. Unfortunately, even when a vehicle is certified pre-owned, that doesn’t mean...
Does the dealer have to tell you if your car was in a flood?
When you go to buy a car, you want to learn as much as you can about that car's history. You want to know if it was ever in any accidents or if there was any other type of damage. You need to know what repairs were made, especially if they were expensive. But what if...
Why might a dealership hide the history of your used car?
Buying a used car is unquestionably a more affordable choice than buying a brand new vehicle. If you find a used vehicle in good condition, it could serve as your primary form of transportation for many years. Unfortunately, not every used vehicle is in great...
Connecticut ranks high for auto fraud in the U.S.
Did you know Connecticut ranks among the top states with auto fraud based upon data provided by the Federal Trade Commission? Unfortunately, in 2020, 120,000 cases of auto fraud took place in the United States. In Connecticut, 318.9 incidents were reported per million...