Tesla Motors, a manufacturer of electric cars, has announced plans to open a store in Milford, Connecticut. Aside from being known for making electric cars, Tesla has gained significant attention through its innovative marketing strategy. Unlike traditional...
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Games Dealers Play: Tax Season Trip Ups
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Mar 7, 2014 | Firm News
'Tis the season for tax refunds. This means that many car dealerships are running "special promotions" to help you spend that extra cash. Here's a list of some of the most common tax season trip-ups for consumers, as well as our advice on how to avoid them:"Double...
Webinar Announcement: How to Buy a New Car
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Mar 4, 2014 | Firm News
Games Dealers Play: Should Consumers Buy GAP Protection?
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Feb 26, 2014 | Firm News
GAP protection covers the scenario where a motor vehicle is totaled in an accident or stolen and not recovered. Insurance will pay for the retail value of the car minus the deductible. If that is not enough to pay the car loan, the consumer is responsible for the...
Games Dealers Play: Inflating the Down Payment
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Feb 18, 2014 | Firm News
When we evaluate a potential client's contract documents, we always check to see whether the contract accurately shows the amount paid as a down payment. A few weeks ago, we discussed the problem of some car dealerships not crediting the full down payment to a vehicle...
Games Dealers Play: Refusing to Refund the Deposit
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Feb 10, 2014 | Firm News
. Some car dealerships can be quite aggressive when it comes to asking for a deposit on a car, and consumers are often persuaded to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars as a deposit. Some salesmen will say that the deposit is necessary to “hold” the car, claiming...
Consumer Law Group in the News: Defective Used Cars
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Jan 31, 2014 | Firm News
Consumer Law Group Managing Attorney Dan Blinn was interviewed in a News 8 (WTNH) investigation on the sale of defective used cars in Connecticut. The story, which aired on January 30, 2014, focused on a woman who purchased a used car that an independent mechanic...
Setting up a Google+ for CLG’s Office Hours
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Jan 29, 2014 | Firm News
If you're planning on attending our next office hours session, you will need a Google+ Account to access the hangout. Below is all the information you'll need to get started. If you already use Google+, you can add us to your circles...
Games Dealers Play: Overcharging for a Vehicle
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Jan 29, 2014 | Firm News
We don’t buy cars the same way that we buy other things. For most purchases, a consumer can walk into a store, pick out an item, and reasonably expect to pay the same price that is charged to everybody. That is not true at most car dealerships, and consumers who do...
Continued Momentum to Address Forced Arbitration
On Behalf of Consumer Law Group, LLC | Jan 23, 2014 | Firm News
SFGate.com When the little guy gets shut out of court Those who fail to read a contract's fine print - in other words, most of us - may not realize we are routinely forfeiting our right to a fair grievance process when we get a job, seek medical treatment or...