Vehicle Law: A to Z
Do I have to take my vehicle back to the dealer yet again for that awful noise? Isn’t the repair shop required to give me an estimate of repairs? Did the seller of this vehicle violate the law when...
View ArticleCan a Used Vehicle Be a Lemon in North Carolina?
The technical answer to this question is “no”. In North Carolina and most states only new vehicles can qualify for protection under lemon law statutes. North Carolina’s lemon law statute only covers...
View ArticleFor Consumers the First Defense Should Be Self-Defense
Buyer beware. We hear it over and over and over again from multiple sources. It is always good advice. While there may be laws and government agencies and organizations and lawyers available to help...
View ArticleAm I Clear? Yet Another Attempt to Save a Consumer
I am not sure how much clearer I can make it…..but I will try…. DO NOT BUY A USED VEHICLE WITHOUT DOING YOUR HOMEWORK! Do not believe your North Carolina used vehicle purchase is covered under lemon...
View ArticleA Good Deal that Was Not-so-Good: Car Buying Gone Wrong
“If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is…” Heard that one before? Too often it is true. Nowadays scammers, cheats, crooks, and other incorrigibles are looking to part people from...
View ArticleVehicle Financing: Breaking Down the Numbers
Every year millions of Americans purchase and lease vehicles. The vast majority of these transactions involve financing some portion of the purchase price a/k/a payments over time. Vehicle financing...
View ArticleCar Law from A to Z: B is for Buyer Beware
Before purchasing any used vehicle you should consider having a trusted mechanic inspect it for damage and problems. (NOTE: this blog post is focused on purchases of used vehicles; when purchasing a...
View ArticleCar Law A to Z: N is for Notice
Notice is an important thing. It can save you money and time and headache. Think about a used vehicle on a dealer’s lot. If the dealer told you, prior to the purchase, the vehicle had been involved...
View ArticleCan You Cancel that Contract? Maybe…Read On…
“Do I have a right to cancel this contract?” I get this question quite often from potential clients and far too often I have to answer with a resounding “no.” Recently, however, I was made aware of a...
View ArticleRead This Now and Hopefully Avoid Calling Me Later
Learn more about the before and after of how I can help you. Be smart and be well and do share [this post].
View ArticleCan You Cancel that Contract? Maybe…Read On…
“Do I have a right to cancel this contract?” I get this question quite often from potential clients and far too often I have to answer with a resounding “no.” Recently, however, I was made aware of a...
View ArticleRead This Now and Hopefully Avoid Calling Me Later
Learn more about the before and after of how I can help you. Be smart and be well and do share [this post].
View ArticleAttention Potential Used Vehicle Purchasers….
For the past two weeks I have received at least one call per day from consumers who purchased used vehicles that experienced mechanical or other problems after the purchase. Sometimes the problems...
View ArticleThe Flow of A Used Vehicle Claim
Happy new year to you! This is the first time I have spoken to you since the calendar page turned to 2017. Here’s hoping this is a great Used vehicle flow chart-IMPORTANT! year of abundance and good...
View ArticleTips for Buying a Used Vehicle
Follow the link: http://carconsumers.org/usedcarbuyingtips.htm. If you have been burned on a used vehicle you have purchased contact me so we can discuss. Best wishes and do share this blog post.
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