SteveLehto

3/30/22

Here's What To Do When You Get Screwed By An eBay Car Auction

Did your eBay purchase turn out to be a lemon? We can help

3/29/22

Should You Consider Buying A Former Rental Car? (Probably Not)

Have you ever driven a rental car? That should explain it all

1/28/16

Classic Cars Need Inspection Too

I often tell people that they need to get used cars inspected before they buy, since so many used cars are sold…

1/26/16

Your Honda Is Delicious To Rodents And Varmints: Lawsuit

Did you know that some Honda models right now use wiring which is considered a delicacy by rodents in North America?…

1/21/16

There Might Be A Way To Get Your Cheating Volkswagen Diesel Declared A Lemon

In a case that could have broader implications, a Florida lemon law board just declared a cheating Volkswagen a…

1/18/16

The Mechanic Is Not Ripping You Off By Charging A Markup On Parts

Mechanics charge you more for parts than what you can buy those parts for online. People ask me about it from time…

1/8/16

How To Save Yourself From Buying A 'Kited' Car

Check-kiting is a form of fraud where someone continually writes bad checks between their accounts, but you need to…

12/31/15

Your Official New Year's Eve Reminder Not To Drink And Drive

“Don’t drink and drive!” It’s a mantra you hear everywhere, from driver’s ed to billboards and your friends and…

12/15/15

Complaining To Your Car's Manufacturer Is A Waste Of Time

A lot of people who get fed up with their defective cars call the car’s manufacturer, hoping to get help. Don’t…

12/9/15

Title Loans Are A Scam You Need To Avoid

Need cash fast but can’t find anyone who will lend it to you? Have a car with a clear title? Maybe you’ve heard that…

12/7/15

When The Buyer Of Your Used Car Threatens To Sue You

From time to time I get calls from people who think they are about to get sued. It’s usually because they sold…

11/23/15

How To Protect Yourself From Gas Pump Credit Card Skimmers

It seems there are endless ways to get robbed these days. Use a credit or debit card at the gas pump and you might…

11/15/15

Please Don't Fall For The Craigslist Money Order Scam

There are quite a few different internet scams out there, and I have talked about a few of them before. But I keep…

11/10/15

Hey Kid, Want To Buy Some Fake Insurance?

Most states require you to buy some form of insurance for your car before they will allow you to drive it. But all…

11/4/15

When The Dealer Refuses To Fix Your New Car

You bought a brand new car. It has a problem: let’s say it “consumes” oil between oil changes. And the dealer simply…

10/27/15

When Must A Manufacturer Issue A Recall?

General Motors just recalled more than a million vehicles for an oil leak linked to fires. Your car with an annoying…

10/19/15

How To Vastly Reduce The Odds Of Being Ripped Off When Buying A Used Car

In my 24 years of practicing law, I have spoken to thousands of consumers who were ripped off when buying used cars.…

10/14/15

Don't Let The Car Company Falsely Accuse You Of Abuse To Get Out Of Warranty Work

One story I hear from time to time is that the dealership refuses to repair something under warranty. Their excuse?…

10/7/15

Don't Get Screwed By Chrysler For $200

Picture this: You’re buying a new car from a Chrysler dealer, and they say you can get another $200 available from…

9/30/15

Meet The Repair Shop With The Worst Contract Ever

One of the things I love about writing for Jalopnik is that readers tell me stories - which are true and yet…

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