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Used Car Lemon Law: Which States Protect Used-Car Buyers, and What to Do When a Dealer Sold You a Bad Car
Most lemon laws cover new cars only. A few states, New York and Massachusetts among them, force dealers to warranty used cars by mileage. Everywhere else you are relying on the federal Buyers Guide and implied warranties. Here is what applies to you, and the sequence that gets a refund.
Sep 16, 2026 · 10 min read
Curbstoning: How to Spot an Unlicensed Dealer Posing as a Private Seller
A curbstoner flips cars for profit while pretending to be an ordinary owner, and the cars are usually the ones licensed dealers would not touch. Here is how the scheme works, the tells that give it away, and the one check that exposes it every time.
Sep 16, 2026 · 11 min read
Buy Here Pay Here: How It Works, What It Really Costs, and What to Check Before You Sign
A buy here pay here lot is the dealer and the lender in one building. That changes the price, the paperwork and the risk. Here is how the deal works, and the two checks that protect you before you sign.
Sep 16, 2026 · 12 min read