Auto complaints are a top complaint received by the Consumer Assistance Program every year. Cars are both an important transportation resource and, sometimes, an extension of personal identity. Outside your home, a car purchase may be one of the most expensive purchases a person may make. Consumers may be eager to buy a new car… Continue reading National Consumer Protection Week Feature: Car Savvy Consumers
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Buying a New Car from a Dealership? Read This First
Consumers are at a disadvantage to dealers, who sell cars every day. There is an emotional component to buying a new car that consumers should be aware about. Using the Internet as your tool, research different makes and models that have the features you are looking for. Gather information that will help you make an informed decision. Test Drive: Once you have a clear idea of the car you want, it is time to go to the dealership. Trust your own research over verbal representations. You have the right to get printed documents before you sign, as well as to choose to sign in writing. Getting pre-approved by your bank—or even having your bank pay with the auto as collateral with a bank auto loan, is an option. This piece is one in a series of Helpful Hints brought to you by the Consumer Assistance Program’s (CAP) service-learning interns.
An Etched Lesson in Car Buying
Car buying is something most of us will do only a handful of times in our lives. How can we properly prepare for the moment we come face to face with a car seller? There are some things consumers can do to prepare for the big purchase.