Consumer law, like any area of the law, has complexities and subtleties that aren’t always apart to the public; however, being well-informed and educated about your rights as a consumer is one of the best ways to avoid being taken advantage of or being harassed. That’s why we blog regularly: to make sure you have the information you need to make informed decisions, or to strike back if your consumer rights are being abused. Read on to begin educating yourself now!
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Thinking of Buying a Used Car in Virginia? Read this Article First. Attorney John Cole Gayle, Jr. of The Consumer Law Group gives advice on how to buy a used car in Virginia -
How to Spot Odometer Tampering When Buying a Used Car While it may seem like an old-fashioned kind of fraud, odometer rollbacks are still happening and unsuspecting used-car buyers may end up being cheated. -
Beware: Used-Car Market Will Soon Be Flooded With Water-Damaged Cars Read these tips to avoid buying a used car damaged by the recent catastrophic flooding in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. -
How to Avoid Borrowing More Than You Can Afford to Buy a Car Nothing gets you in financial hot water faster than taking out an auto loan for more than you can really afford. Learn how to save money on a car purchase here. -
Rates of Auto Loan Fraud Soar, Worrying Experts As rates of auto loan fraud soar, experts are reminded of what happened to cause the mortgage lending crisis of ten years ago. What is causing the problem now? -
How Fraud Is Perpetrated in the Auto Loan Industry The auto loan industry is losing billions of dollars to fraud, according to a recent analysis. How is this happening? Find out here. -
Be Cautious When Looking for an Auto Repair Shop It can be hard to find a reliable auto mechanic to trust with your car repairs. Read our tips to avoid being tricked or cheated when you get your car fixed. -
What VW’s Guilty Plea May Mean to Volkswagen Owners In an unusual move for an automaker, Volkswagen recently pled guilty to criminal charges related to the 2014 emissions scandal. -
The Risks of Buying a Car Online Are Often Not Worth the Benefits E-contracting, or electronically buying a car online may seem tempting, but the practice is ripe for abuse by unscrupulous car dealers. Learn more here. -
Annual Consumer Complaint Survey Identifies Auto Problems as Number One Each year, Americans are scammed, cheated, and misled by creditors, salespeople, and criminals, but more people complain about auto issues than anything else. -
Don’t Focus on Monthly Payments When Negotiating a Car Purchase or Lease When you allow a salesperson to focus on monthly payments instead of total purchase price, you open yourself up to being easily deceived into paying more. -
Secure Financing Before Shopping for a New Car You may know exactly which make and model of car you want, but do you know where you can get the best new-car financing? Know before you go!