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09/19/2012
Some people who have been driving cars for years attempt to diagnose their vehicle problems without first consulting an experienced mechanic. When it comes to car problems, everything is not always what it seems. An issue that appears to be cut and dry could wind up being something completely different. That is why it is always a good idea to have a professional mechanic check your car when you feel there may be a problem.
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08/22/2012
It’s amazing how often people take for granted the cleanliness of their automobiles. Did you know that your car could be a health hazard? Germs and bacteria lurk there, just like in your home; but it is just simply too often taken for granted.
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03/15/2012
When your car breaks down and you take it to the mechanic or dealership, most people purchase the replacement parts from them. They don’t think they have any other options. The truth is they do. People can buy the parts from another source, and then bring them in to get installed by the professionals, or install the parts themselves.
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08/26/2011
Buying a car is a daunting task. I know, because I am currently in the market for a new vehicle. There are so many choices and so much research to be done – do I want new or used? Should I buy from a dealer or a private party? Car or truck? You get the idea.
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02/28/2011
Investing in a car is a big responsibility. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a veteran at the dealership, or even a 16 year-old, buying a safe, reliable car that is also the right choice for your lifestyle is no easy feat. There is so much to consider these days (size, gas mileage, color, level of coolness), that often easy but important tasks are forgotten.
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02/22/2010
Better Business Bureau and J.D. Power and Associates today announced a new online content sharing agreement to help consumers research and identify trustworthy businesses such as car dealers, insurance agents, builders and movers.
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10/02/2009
BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services.
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03/16/2009
The 2009 BBB Torch Awards are coming soon! Join us for the celebration of the year!
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03/02/2009
Consumers are being battered on all fronts and offers from companies to help get them out of debt are extremely tempting in troubling times. Offers of debt negotiation, debt settlement, and debt elimination are three different options available to consumers. Better Business Bureau advises consumers to ensure they understand these critical differences before enlisting the help of a company to manage their debt or they could end up making their current financial situation worse.
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10/01/2007
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) prepared this booklet to help you comply with a new FTC rule that requires labeling on alternative fueled vehicles. The Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles Rule was issued in keeping with a directive in the Energy Policy Act of 1992. The Rule requires you to provide information to potential purchasers of alternative fueled vehicles to help them compare vehicles.
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10/01/2007
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has developed these additional FAQs to help auto dealers comply with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and the FTC’s Privacy Rule.
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03/01/2007
With prices averaging more than $28,000 for a new vehicle and $15,000 for a used vehicle, most consumers need financing or leasing to acquire a vehicle. In some cases, buyers use “direct lending:” they obtain a loan directly from a finance company, bank or credit union. In direct lending, a buyer agrees to pay the amount financed, plus an agreed-upon finance charge, over a period of time. Once a buyer and a vehicle dealership enter into a contract to purchase a vehicle, the buyer uses the loan proceeds from the direct lender to pay the dealership for the vehicle. Consumers also may arrange for a vehicle loan over the Internet.
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04/01/2006
Driving a car fueled by something other than gasoline or diesel fuel is no longer the stuff of science fiction. In addition to conventional gasoline and diesel fuel, reformulated — cleaner — gasoline and alternative fuels now are sold in many parts of the country. Alternative fuels such as methanol, ethanol, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and electricity produce fewer tail pipe pollutants than conventional gasoline and diesel fuel. Using them could improve air quality.
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06/01/2004
Most car dealers who sell used vehicles must comply with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) Used Car Rule. In fact, car dealers who sell more than five used vehicles in a 12-month period must comply with the Rule. Banks and financial institutions are exempt from the Rule, as are businesses that sell vehicles to their employees, and lessors who sell a leased vehicle to a lessee, an employee of the lessee, or a buyer found by the lessee.
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