Knowing a vehicle's history after purchase is imperative to whether you received a good deal or a used car dealer tried to scam you. From pictures or first glance, you may not notice water damage. Likewise, dealers can clean cars up so you cannot tell outright that...
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What are some auto dealership red flags to watch?
Buying a new car is an exciting prospect, but you must perform due diligence to ensure a good deal. You must also work with a reputable car dealership that prioritizes quality customer service at every turn. There are certain car dealership red flags to watch for,...
How may the law protect me when I buy or finance items online?
You most likely appreciate the systems that allow you to select and pay for items quickly online. If you visit a website and use your credit card, the Fair Credit Billing Act protects you even when you make purchases from merchants located outside of Maryland. Under...
What is the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act?
All Maryland businesses that offer product warranties must adhere to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Enacted in 1975 and codified in Title 15 of the United States Code, the law sets federal standards for warranties. Note, however, that the statute only applies to...
How automobile advertisements can mislead consumers
Many Maryland residents either want or need a newer automobile, so they search for the best deals. Some automobile dealerships will try almost anything to get you to buy a car, even resorting to deception. Here's a closer look at a few ways that automobile...
What the law says about auto repairs
Most every vehicle owner will face repairs, but finding a trustworthy mechanic can be tricky. Sometimes, mechanics take shortcuts to save money which could be risky. Consumers in Towson, Maryland, should know the basics on legal issues concerning vehicle repairs....
How to avoid buying a flood-damaged vehicle in Maryland
When cars are damaged by a hurricane or flood, some of those vehicles end up back on the market. The cars are bought by unsuspecting buyers who have no idea that the vehicle suffered water damage. As a result, the buyers might be exposed to contaminants like mold,...
SVO Files Suit Against Nationwide Infiniti Alleging Financing Fraud
The lawsuit alleges the following: When Alida McBride bought a 2015 Infinity at Nationwide Infiniti in Timonium in November 2019 she was told that a financing rate of 19.13% was the best she could get. What Nationwide failed to tell her was that she actually...
Consumer Warranties – Protections for Consumers
Buyers of consumer products are often offered or sold warranties with the products they are purchasing, especially in the case of big purchases, like a car. What many consumers probably don’t know is that a federal law, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, applies to many...
Rule would allow consumers to sue banks in court – and that’s a good thing
I recently stumbled across some comments that should be of concern to the trial lawyer bar and President Barack Obama. That there is contempt on the Internet for trial lawyers and the president is hardly news. But the comments I read were spitting fire at Obama and...