Car & Auto Scams
Car Insurance Fraud, Auto Repair Tricks and Dealership Scams can be avoided if you know what to look out for
 While most car dealerships are honest there are more than a few that will try and trick you into paying more for your car
than it's worth or into financing your loan at a higher interest rate than you could. Some of these tread the line between
trickery and outright fraud. A new car is one of the most expensive and important purchases a consumer can make and they
are expensive enough without dishonest dealers making you pay even more.
Get the lowdown on common car dealership scams
These pages detail some of the the most common car dealership scams such as "Yo Yo Financing" (AKA Spot Delivery) or the ever-popular Prep Fee Scam.
We also have advice and tips our advice on how to avoid these scams. We also take a hard look at some of the auto insurance scams
and the practices of the auto insurance companies. You will be shocked to find out some of the methods insurers have developed to
scam consumers.
The list of car & auto scams is a long one
The fun doesn't stop there because you also have to worry about car repair and towing scams. We all know that taking
a car into the shop for repairs is going to be costly but who wants to add insult to injury by getting scammed in the process? I don't
and I bet you don't either! The list of car scams is a big one and growing larger every day. Cars and the services necessary to
operate them are expensive and wherever money is involved you will find a con artist waiting to take your money.
Knowledge can be your greatest weapon against car scams
If you think that driving a car was where all the risk is, you will soon discover that purchasing, repairing and
insuring your vehicle contain all sorts of hidden risks. There are a lot of ways people can take your money when it comes to
automobiles but if you educate yourself and learn how to ask the right questions when it looks like someone is attempting one of
these classic car scams on you your chances of being taken for a ride in the dealer showroom, your car insurance agent's
office or at the repair shop are reduced considerably.
Lemon Laws by State
Visit our Lemon Law Resources section for information about Lemon Laws in your state.
You mat have been tricked into driving a lemon home, but in many cases the law is on your side and enable you to fight back. If you
want to find out more about Lemon Laws and how they protect you, start with a visit to our Lemon Law Resources section. Inside you'll
find the text of the law itself and many layman explanations of these codes, rules and regulations for all 50 states and the District
of Columbia.
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