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| ARTICLE [23] | DATE |
| Eight Tricks Used by New-Car Dealers - Be Aware
SUMMARY: Car dealers, in their enthusiasm to get your business, often resort to "tricks" that can be misleading, deceptive, or even borderline fraudulent.  |
Nov 02, 2008 |
| Car Salesman Code Words
SUMMARY: Car salespeople have their own vocabulary. It describes their customers, the deals they make and the day-to-day life on the lot. Here is a sampling of how they talk when the customer's not around. |
Oct 04, 2008 |
| Packed or loaded payments
SUMMARY: This is one of the oldest tricks in the book. When a dealer “loads” your payment you are literally being ripped off. |
Sep 20, 2008 |
| Deceptive Car Dealer Ads and Activities - Pervasive As Ever
SUMMARY: With all the publicity in recent years of scams and illegal business activities by car dealers from every state you would think most states would have toughened up their laws and started to crack down on bad car dealers. Only one state, New York, has really done anything. |
Sep 09, 2008 |
| How to avoid the two newest car dealer scams: Spot Delivery
SUMMARY: It never ceases to amaze us how cunning some car dealers are — they seem to constantly think of new ways to take advantage of car buyers. One of the most recent car dealer ploys is Spot Delivery. |
Sep 08, 2008 |
| The Car Salesman's Favorite Targets
SUMMARY: I know it may seem cold blooded but car salesmen have people that they love to deal with and others that they will run from. |
Sep 08, 2008 |
| Untrustworthy liars and con-men
SUMMARY: I recently came across some less than favourable comments regarding car salesman (and the motor trade in general to be fair) and the fact that they are “untrustworthy”, “liars” and “con men”. Well this perception is widespread and, perhaps in many cases, totally justifiable. |
Jul 12, 2008 |
| Automobile dealer fraud and useless fees and charges are not uncommon in the carbuying process
SUMMARY: You can avoid automobile dealer fraud by knowing what to look for when it comes to these useless and fraudulent fees. So without wasting time, let’s get started. |
Jul 02, 2008 |
| 6 Things You Should Never Say to a Car Salesman
SUMMARY: In a car-buying transaction, even the nicest, most honest car salesman has interests that are very different from yours. He's paid to sell you what his dealership has at as large a profit as possible. The better he does that, the more he, and the dealereship, make. You, on the other hand, want the best car you can get at the best price you can get. Welcome to capitalism. |
Jul 02, 2008 |
| Auto Fraud
SUMMARY: The last thing an auto buyer should expect after buying a new or used car are problems that result from auto fraud, which occurs when the seller of the vehicle either fails to disclose the complete history of the car you are buying, or alters or destroys evidence pertaining to any part of the vehicle’s age, condition or inherent or acquired defects. Auto fraud can come in a variety of forms when purchasing a used car. |
Jun 25, 2008 |
| Typical Dealer Defenses In Odometer Tampering And Fraud Cases
SUMMARY: Having handled a number of odometer fraud cases, one sees the same excuses, over and over. |
Jun 13, 2008 |
| Tools to Protect Yourself from Spot Delivery or Dealer Fraud
SUMMARY: Here are some easy tools to protect yourself from fraud. |
Jun 10, 2008 |
| Types of Auto Dealer Fraud
SUMMARY: Auto dealer fraud can occur at almost any stage of the vehicle purchase process, from advertising to signing on the dotted line. Here are common situations that can give rise to auto dealer fraud. |
Jun 10, 2008 |
| Auto Dealer Fraud - Enforcing Your Rights
SUMMARY: If you believe that you may be a victim of auto dealer fraud, there are a number of steps you can take to enforce your legal rights. Following is a discussion of three options: contacting the dealer, filing a complaint with a state agency, and getting an attorney’s help. |
Jun 09, 2008 |
| 5 MORE Ways to Spot a Poor Dealership
SUMMARY: Here are 5 more warning signs that a dealership may not be conducive to your good health, both physically and financially. |
Jun 06, 2008 |
| How does a modern day car dealer really make money?
SUMMARY: In today’s challenging market more pressure than ever is being put on the profit margins from selling new and used cars. Whereas maybe 5 years ago the profit that would come from the ‘metal’ would probably make upwards of 85-90% of the deal, we now live in a completely different world. |
Jun 02, 2008 |
| Report Alleges Massive Fraud in Auto Sales
SUMMARY: Consumers are routinely bilked of hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars apiece by fraudulent auto sales representatives, according to a new report by Public Citizen, the consumer organization founded by Ralph Nader.   |
Jun 01, 2008 |
| Eric's Autos: Five Things You Should Never Tell a Car Salesman
SUMMARY: Some things you should never tell the guy trying to sell you a car. Such as? |
Apr 09, 2008 |
| Car dealers make cash regardless of the deal
SUMMARY: So did you ever wonder why some car dealerships let their cars go at invoice, when all possible customer rebates have been taken into account and at a price that seems to leave a dealer no operating profit? |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| What's hidden in the fine print of a great car deal
SUMMARY: While there are some great new car prices to be had today, it's always smart to be sure you understand the offers -- and whether there are any "qualifiers," "restrictions," "exclusions" or "limitations" that could affect you. |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| Always Read the Fine Print
SUMMARY: The Rocky Mount horsewoman got a flier in the mail from a car dealership in Tarboro. You know the type: Dealerships send them out all the time to bring in customers. They are always busy -- lots of words and pictures on both sides -- and they have a big-money promise. |
Mar 09, 2008 |
| 8 Retail Ripoff Tactics
SUMMARY: Think you’ve seen every retail ripoff? Think again. Here are 8 common tactics used by retailers and car dealers to separate you from your hard earned dollars. Read these and be prepared for the next time! |
Feb 22, 2008 |
| Buying a New Car: Watch Out for These Salesman Tricks
SUMMARY: Buying a new car should be fun; and it can be. Unfortunately, there are some in the business of selling automobiles who trick you or use underhanded tactics to get you to buy a car. |
Feb 08, 2008 |
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