Three for Thursday 01.16.2020
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Thinking of making a car purchase? Some car sellers might be trying to charge you fees that are illegal. Learn what to steer clear from in this story and share it with your friends, because This Could Happen to You.
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Here's today's Real Consumer Question from a Real Consumer: Wendy wants to know
"Does a business have to honor the price it has incorrectly posted for an item?"
Todays Lesson on how to be a Savvy Consumer!
Today's lesson on buying a used car from an individual:
Fast - Do they want your money NOW? Never pay for a car without proof the person who is selling it actually owns it. Match the person's driver's license to the name on the title.
Funds - Is the investment required relevant to the promised payoff? If not, it's likely too good to be true.Cars offered over the internet significantly below market price are likely part of a scam, or the car's value has been significantly diminished by something you don't know about. Too good to be true, is true!
Found - A person who intends to rip you off will make certain he can't be found after he gets your money.Watch out for "curb-stoning." It's when a broker is posing as the owner. A transaction that starts with misrepresentation is going in a bad direction.
Define - Your deal by comparing Products, Offers and Prices. There's no substitute for 15 minutes of homework. Discover the fair market price of a vehicle by looking it up on sites like nada.com and/or the Kelley Blue Book at kbb.com before you settle on a price.
Ensure - Your deal with an Ethical negotiation, an Equitable contract and an Effective Guarantee. Most cars purchased from private owners are "as is." I recommend you have the car inspected by a certified mechanic prior to purchase. If the seller doesn't allow it - don't buy it!
Authenticate - Your deal by requesting References, checking Reviews, and examining government and watchdog reports. Again, make certain the seller is who he says he is.
Legitimize - Your deal by determining if the company has a business license, liability insurance and is Lawsuit and background checked. Increase your comfort level by doing an internet
SCAMMERS BEWARE: SEASONED CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR DALE CARDWELL GIVES READERS A GAME PLAN TO AVOID RIP-OFFS