Dale Cardwell
Car Dealership Spoof Scams: How to Verify a Dealer Before Paying
Car dealership spoof scams copy real dealers to steal deposits. Learn how to verify the seller, inspect the vehicle, protect your payment, and report fraud.
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Insights on Companies and Trust
Dale Cardwell
Car Repairs: How to Find a Shop You Can Trust
Learn how to choose a trustworthy car repair shop, avoid surprise charges, compare estimates, understand warranties and protect your money.
Marnie Zambri
Fixing a Flat Just Got Harder for Many Drivers
A spare tire and jack used to come standard with any car. Not any more.
Jessica Long
The Salvage Title Trap: What Every Car Buyer Should Know
A Georgia buyer learns a hard lesson after purchasing a salvage title car online. Here’s what every used car shopper needs to know before signing the paperwork.
Jul 2025
5 min read
Jessica Long
Is Teen Auto Insurance Unfair to Boys? Here’s the Truth Behind the Rates
Wondering why your teenage son’s car insurance is sky high compared to your daughter’s? Here’s the data-backed reason behind the cost, and what you can (and can’t) do about it.
Jul 2025
6 min read
Jessica Long
Service Center Silence: The Auto Repair Limbo No One Warns You About
If your car has been stuck in the shop for weeks with no updates from the dealership, here's a step-by-step guide for how to take back control.
Jun 2025
6 min read
Marnie Zambri
Do Not Get Caught Off Guard by Roadside Assistance Limits
A Georgia driver’s struggle with roadside assistance highlights the need to read the fine print. Learn what to expect from your plan and how to avoid costly breakdown surprises.
Marnie Zambri
How to Handle Post-Repair Car Troubles Without Losing Your Cool
Think a mechanic’s repair caused more damage to your car? Here’s how to get a second opinion and what to do if the garage denies responsibility.
Jessica Long
Auto Broker Scam: What One Consumer’s Loss Can Teach Us All
A consumer lost $41,000 in a wire transfer scam while trying to buy a car. Here’s how it happened, why it’s common, and what you can do to protect yourself from similar fraud.
Jun 2025
6 min read
Jessica Long
Battery Keeps Failing? Here’s What Might Be Draining It
If your car battery keeps dying, don’t rush to replace it. Understand your warranty rights and explore other common causes like alternator failure or parasitic drains.
Jun 2025
5 min read
Jessica Long
Bought a Used Car With Fake Mileage? Here's What You Can Do
A Georgia car buyer was sold a used Toyota with misleading mileage. Here’s what you can do if you suspect odometer fraud, and how to fight back with the right tools and agencies on your side.
Jun 2025
6 min read
Jessica Long
Georgia Drivers: Don’t Get Tricked by This Car Registration Shortcut
Georgia drivers are being redirected to third-party car registration sites charging unnecessary fees. Learn how to avoid overpaying and renew your registration safely.
Jun 2025
5 min read
Jessica Long
Rolling the Wrong Way: A Rental Car Nightmare on Four Bald Tires
A Texas couple's vacation was nearly derailed by unsafe tires on their rental car. Their pushback exposed a troubling policy, and led to a rare win against “customer no-service.”
May 2025
4 min read
Jessica Long
Rubber Ruse: When Your Trusted Shop Betrays Your Trust
After paying $850 for new tires, one woman discovered her old ones were never replaced. Learn how to protect yourself from service scams hiding in plain sight.
May 2025
4 min read
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