The Holiday that millions of people got this year? Gift cards. About 80% of all consumers bought a gift card for Holiday giving. It's are a billion dollar business. And there's a law for that
Car Dealers Hit Bottom in Honesty Poll
Gallup has finished its latest survey poll of the perceived honesty and ethical standards of professions and, surprise, surprise, car salespeople are back at the very bottom of the list again. The survey
FTC again waters down your used car buyer rights
The FTC Buyers Guide can be misleading The Federal Trade Commission is at it again. They still won't tell car dealers to speak the truth about the used cars they are selling to
Where the Best New Car and Truck Deals Are Right Now
Economy Getting Good - New Car Sales Up Again You can tell the national economy is getting better, car dealers across the country are saying, because people are buying more cars than at
The Etch a Sketch Window Etch Ripoff Scam
Window Etching - is it really "theft protection" or is it just another car dealer scam? If you pay hundreds of dollars to a car dealer and you could get the same thing
Toyota Prius Recall Joins 2.8 Million Recalled Toyota Vehicles
This just in from The Detroit Bureau.com. After announcing its biggest single recall ever just last month, October 2012, Toyota now admits to more problems that will result in the recall of anotehr
Is Big Money Buying Your Vote Today?
With so much "new" money being thrown at the election this year, one thing is very clear. This will be the year when we all learn whether or not the 1% can buy
PayPal Just Ripped You Off
PayPal Rips Off Your Rights If you are like millions of other folks out there, you probably have used PayPal online. The idea is great, but the details just ripped you off today
Harley Recalls Bikes for Parts Falling Off Danger
The first blog we ever wrote about was the problem with Harley. Well, some things never change. Harley Davidson has announced a recall of 2012 and 2013 VRSCDX motorcycles. It seems that the license
Sudden Ford Fiesta Recall for Airbag Problems
Airbag Problems Force Recall of Ford Fiesta Ford Motor Co. says it will recall 154,000 of its Fiesta subcompacts due to a problem with the vehicle’s airbag system, according to The Detroit Bureau.com.
Honda CRV Fire Danger Recall in Ohio
Honda is recalling almost 270,000 CRV passenger cars that may burn up even while parked in your garage. This Honda recall is very serious. Turns out there is a power window switch that can fail
Who Sold the Most Cars in September?
It matters because it tells consumers what is happening in the market place. Knowing that can help you get your best deal in your local dealer's showroom. Dealers who didn't sell much will have more
Ford Escape Fire Danger Results in Recall
Ford Escape Recalled for Fire Danger Ford's Escape utility vehicle has been hit with its third recall in two months. This time it was for a faulty part installation that could lead to
Lexus Goes High Tech
2013 Lexus LS 450 with Pre-Collision System Lexus has historically always had a very high level of reliability and luxury, from day one. It remains one of the very, very few manufacturers where we
Sometimes, it really is the gas
We sometimes hear car makers blame car problems on the type of fuel being used by the consumer. It is hardly ever true in our experience, but every once in awhile maybe it
Infiniti JX Under Safety Investigator's Eyes
Federal safety investigators are taking a close look at the 2013 Infiniti JX crossover vehicle after getting reports that the emergency brake system can activate itself while driving down the road - and
We're One of the Top 21 Consumer Rights Web Sites in the World
The Best Consumer Rights Sites in the World In the entire world, only two law firms have a web site or blog that has been named one of the Top 21 Consumer Rights Information
Jeep Cherokeeand Ram truck safety investigation ongoing
About 107,000 of the Grand Cherokees are under investigation. Chrysler isn't giving any explanation for the power steering fluid hose leaks yet but since a fire can erupt from the leak, the danger
Celebrate 4th of July
“Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people” – Abraham Lincon Have a great Fourth of July week.
You think Toyotas ran away? Here comes Lexus
A while back Toyota went through a lot of recalls for its unintended acceleration recalls and cases. Lexus did some too. Well, here comes Lexus again. Federal safety investigators just announced that nearly
Your Best Used Car Buys in Ohio Right Now
While prices for used cars in Ohio, just like Kentucky, Georgia, and everywhere else, seem to have been higher than normal, industry insiders say the prices should be dropping very soon. And when
Did your car dealer have a bond?
Today we have a guest blog visit from an author who deals with motor vehicle sales and warranty issues in the context of car dealer bonds that some states require a person to post in
Memorial Day Thanks and Why We Celebrate
Every Memorial Day and every Veterans Day we pause to thank those who served and to reflect on the importance and meaning of those two days of the year by republishing a blog
GM's Soda Can Fix for Control Arm Defect
A Qualified GM Mechanic? Well, this is a new one. According to one GM dealer, GM has told it to use a soda can and some tin foil to fix the defective front lower
Getting Even With Harassing Debt Collectors Is Satisfying
Have you ever been sued for a debt you didn't even owe? In a recent debt collection harassment case we represented a local consumer who had been sued in a foreclosure - for
Burdge employees participate in Day of Caring
Helping others is what we do everyday but it's nice to do something extra once in awhile too. Burdge employees and staff recently worked as volunteers at the 22nd Annual Day of Caring
Soon, You Will Lose More of Your Rights. You Can Stop It If You Act Now.
HB 275 will hurt you There are more consumers in Ohio than businesses, that just stands to reason. But the Ohio legislature pays attention to where the money comes from. And here they
Hundai Getting Too Big for its Britches?
There just isn't anything quite like a "maybe recall" where the manufacturer will fix some cars, but not the ones that it has already sold, but that's what Hyundai is trying to get
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