If you are coming to the end of a car lease, you are probably getting calls from your dealership encouraging you to come in to lease another car. But, before you turn in your vehicle, you should be aware that you might be better buying the car that you already own....
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Avoiding online car buying scams
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Jul 22, 2021 | Firm News
Readers of our blog are no stranger to car buying scams. Indeed, many of our blogs are devoted to auto dealer fraud, like last week’s blog. In that blog post, we described how some online “internet prices” were actually after an undisclosed down payment. And, after...
Don’t be afraid to fight against auto fraud
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Jun 15, 2021 | Firm News
If you believe that you have become a victim of auto fraud, it's likely that you have had some unpleasant interactions with your dealer. You'll likely be left with a bitter taste in your mouth and feeling that you have been short-changed in some way, but you may be a...
Spotting odometer tampering in a used car
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Jan 4, 2021 | Firm News
Until the advent of digital odometers, tampering with the analog odometers was perhaps the most common type of fraud involved in used car sales in Connecticut and elsewhere. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration once estimated that more than 450,000 used...
Beware of hurricane damaged vehicles
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Dec 23, 2020 | Firm News
Connecticut managed to avoid any extensive damage from the historic 2020 hurricane season. However, used car buyers should still be on the lookout for vehicles that may have suffered from flood damage. Often, flood-damaged cars are transported far beyond their...
What is odometer fraud?
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Dec 23, 2020 | Firm News
When people in Connecticut purchase a used car, one feature they may pay particular attention to is the milage on the vehicle. In general, vehicles with lower mileages will have less wear-and-tear and thus may be more reliable vehicles. However, not all dealers are...

Pet Lemon Law
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Feb 14, 2019 | Firm News
Several clients have called us recently with questions about their rights and options when their new puppy is sick. Thankfully, Connecticut is one of 22 states with a Pet Lemon Law. The law applies to cats and dogs that are purchased from a pet shop. If your new puppy...
Electronic Repossessions on the Rise
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Sep 25, 2014 | Firm News
The subprime auto loan market is surging, and electronic repossessions are also on the rise. An article in the New York Times states that electronic disabling devices have been installed in two million vehicles. Lenders can activate these devices remotely, and they...
Avoiding Credit Card Fraud
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Sep 10, 2014 | Firm News
You may be at risk of credit card fraud if you have ever charged a purchase at Home Depot. As widely reported in the media,hackers have obtained credit and debit card information for perhaps as many as 60 million customers. This may be the largest security breach...
Consumer Law Group Assists Plaintiffs in Obtaining Combined $65,344 Judgment Against Connecticut Auto Dealership
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Apr 1, 2014 | Firm News
Consumer Law Group recently obtained a judgment against Prime Auto Group, LLC- an East Windsor, Connecticut car dealership- for its wrongful conduct in connection with the sale of motor vehicles to two Connecticut residents, and its subsequent wrongful repossession...