Almost 13 years after a state law took effect aimed at ending disputes over “excess” wear charges on returned leased cars, they’re still a potential minefield for consumers, experts say. And dozens of such disputes make their way each year to an arbitration program run by the state attorney general’s office.
So, consumers should proceed with [...]
Archive for August, 2008
New York Car leases a minefield for consumers
August 14th, 2008
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9 Tips for Buying the Right New or Used Car
August 13th, 2008
San Mateo, CA — With $4-per-gallon gas a reality, more Americans are listing their SUVs for sale and looking to purchase more economical vehicles. For buyers seeking any new or used car or truck, Bills.com President Ethan Ewing suggests that consumers consider these nine tips before heading for the nearest auto dealership.
“A car can be [...]
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Auto Loans - Any credit auto loans
LeaseCompare.com Steps in car lease market as other Exit Auto Leasing
August 12th, 2008
Consumers Can Still Benefit from Leasing New and Used Cars
CINCINNATI–LeaseCompare.com, the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, today announced that it has the financial resources to provide leasing for those who want to lease Chrysler and other vehicle makes, including [...]
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The make up of your credit score
August 11th, 2008
Many people know that they need a high credit score to get a loan. A high credit score means that there is a lower chance that the money will not be repaid and the easier it is to borrow money. However, it is not widely known what goes into a credit score.
Credit bureaus use information [...]
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Credit cards and Credit Reports
Washington State, luxury car dealer settle over lemon law
August 11th, 2008
The state Attorney General’s Office has settled with a Fife, Wash., car dealership that sold used luxury cars that had been repurchased under a California lemon buyback law without the necessary disclosures to customers.
McCann Motors didn’t tell the 79 unsuspecting buyers who paid up to $50,000 to own secondhand Hummers and Cadillac Escalades that the [...]
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