Advocating For Justice In Consumer Disputes
Advocating For Justice In Consumer Disputes
One particularly nasty scam favored by many car dealerships is the "Scratch and Win" promotion. In this scam, the dealer mails cards resembling instant lottery tickets to consumers. The consumer scratches the ticket and, not having fully understood the confusing and...
We wrote a couple days ago about interest rate discrimination by car dealers. Auto finance companies permit dealerships to "mark-up" the rates, and that often results in women and minorities paying higher interest rates.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the...
Most car dealers do not want consumers to know that they regularly mark-up the interest rate on auto loans. Many banks and finance companies will approve a credit application at a "buy rate" but permit the dealership to charge a higher "contract rate." The bank will...
Boating season is very short in New England, and recreational boaters want to spend as much time on the water as possible during the summer months. So, it can be very frustrating when a boat is being subjected to multiple repairs. Fortunately, consumers do have some...
When the clock ran out on the Connecticut General Assembly's 2015 legislative session on June 3, many high-priority bills had not received final votes. A special session was called to consider revising the state budget and to address other issues. The legislature...
A recent article in Consumer Reports states that Certified Pre-Owned cars can cost hundreds or even thousands dollars more than other comparable vehicles. In our opinion, the vehicles are not worth the extra money. Frequently, dealerships do not really perform the...
CLG In the News: Managing Attorney Dan Blinn was recently interviewed about the pitfalls of buying a car for a new online series called "Your Money CONNection." To see the series, which also includes interviews with various experts on topics such as investing for...
Many car dealerships push consumers into purchasing Prepayment Plans. While these plans can save money, smart consumers can save even more by prepaying their car loans on their own. Finance charges can make up a large percentage of the cost of new or used cars and...
VIN Etching may be the most profitable add-on that a car dealership offers. Consumers may spend perhaps $100 or more for a service that costs the dealership perhaps $10 - $20 to perform. And, because Connecticut state law permits the dealer to preprint the charge...
One way to avoid becoming a victim of auto dealer fraud is to conduct on-line research before car shopping. While positive reviews will not guarantee a good car-buying experience, consumers can frequently avoid the worst dealerships by checking their reputation in...