Monthly Archives: September 2019
Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Philadelphia Car Dealer for Auto Fraud
Early last month, the Pennsylvania Attorney General filed a lawsuit in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas against a used car dealership and three of its business partners for selling defective vehicles, many of which, were not actually owned by the dealer. If you were the victim of this type of unlawful conduct, you… Read More »
Pennsylvania’s Vehicle Inspection Laws
State lawmakers, in an effort to help prevent used car buyers from being taken advantage of by dealerships, require used car dealers to abide by certain rules and regulations. Used car dealers, for instance, must have their vehicles inspected prior to sale. If a vehicle is unable to pass the state inspection, the dealer… Read More »
The Use of “As Is” Clauses in Used Vehicle Sales Contracts
Under Pennsylvania law, it is unlawful for used car dealerships to use unfair or deceptive advertising and sales practices in their dealings with consumers. This includes a general prohibition against using the term “as is” when advertising used cars. There are, however, exceptions to this rule that allow dealerships to use this phrase, so… Read More »
