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11/14/2012
Every year, holiday travelers take to the skies and ride the rails, but most hit the highways. Your BBB has some tips to help you stay safe on the road this holiday season.
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07/25/2012
While there is currently no foolproof way for consumers to stop these calls except for changing telephone numbers, the Wisconsin BBB has some suggestions to help prevent and stop them.
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02/03/2012
When your vehicle needs repairs you should know how to find a reliable mechanic. Better Business Bureau recommends following a few key pointers to ensure that your automobile gets fixed without a glitch.
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11/04/2011
Would you like to buy a 2009 Mini-Cooper worth more than $20,000 for just $10,300? My guess is that many of you would jump at the chance to get such a great deal.
Would you wire $5,000 as a down payment to an auto dealer you found on the Internet to hold the Mini-Cooper, with the balance to be paid when it's delivered or you pick it up? My hope is that most of you would know better. But not everyone does.
The FBI issued an alert in August about online auto scams. From 2008 to 2010, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 14,000 complaints from consumers who were victimized or at least targeted by these scams. Total dollar losses were nearly $44.5 million.
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09/01/2011
While most auto repairmen are honest and forthcoming, consumers need to be on the lookout for those that are trying to make a quick buck. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to do their research before turning their car over to an auto repair service.
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07/26/2011
The BBB is warning consumers to beware of phony online used car dealers like Edward American Cars and Quick Auto Sales, which advertised deeply discounted cars online.
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05/02/2011
When choosing a driving school for your soon-to-be driver, Better Business Bureau urges both parents and students to make smart, informed decisions.
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02/28/2011
Investing in a car is a big responsibility. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a veteran at the dealership, or even a 16 year-old, buying a safe, reliable car that is also the right choice for your lifestyle is no easy feat. There is so much to consider these days (size, gas mileage, color, level of coolness), that often easy but important tasks are forgotten.
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09/22/2010
The National Insurance Crime Bureau released its list of the most stolen cars in 2009.
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09/16/2010
“I bought a car and now I’ve decided I don’t want it. Can I return the car?”
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07/28/2010
BBB has issued an F rating to Auction Agency, an Austin-based company which lists foreclosed homes and automobiles for sale on the Internet. Consumer complaints received by BBB allege Auction Agency represented their service as a free trial, then later assessed charges for unrequested services. Additionally, several disputes allege dissatisfaction with the company’s services.
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02/16/2010
Better Business Bureau and J.D. Power and Associates today announced a new online content sharing agreement to help consumers research and identify trustworthy businesses such as car dealers, insurance agents, builders and movers.
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02/04/2010
The following Toyota and Honda recall information was provided by www.Toyota.com/recall and http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=5376.
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12/23/2009
Pittsburgh, PA December 21, 2009 – The Better Business Bureau announced a national partnership with J.D. Power and Associates to better assist consumers in their choices for auto dealers, insurance agents, home inspectors, movers and home builders.
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11/12/2009
The St. Louis BBB hails the Missouri Attorney General's lawsuits against six auto service companies as "a new and very clear warning" to an industry that has sparked thousands of consumer complaints.
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