Automobile
Know Your Rights
This section can help you with auto repairs, car repossession, repair claims, buying and owning a vehicle, checking out reputable mechanics and more.
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Automobiles - FTC Web Site for Consumers
This site contains information about buying a new car, buying a used car, leasing a car, renting a car and fuel costs and expenses. The site also contains information for businesses that sell or lease vehicles. Content Detail
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Auto Repair
Tips on finding a reputable repair shop, and the ins and outs of the North Carolina Motor Vehicle Repair Act by the NCDOJ. Content Detail
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Auto Repair Basics
The best way to avoid auto repair rip-offs is to be prepared. Knowing how your vehicle works and how to identify common car problems is a good beginning. Content Detail
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Car Loans: Understanding Vehicle Financing
The FTC outlines some federal laws, state laws, the documents you might need, and other general information for those in the market for another vehicle. Content Detail
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Car Repossession
If you’re behind on your car payments and your creditor is threatening to repossess your car, here are some helpful suggestions. Content Detail
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How to Buy a Used Car
What you need to know before buying a used car or truck to get a good vehicle at a fair price. Content Detail
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The High Cost of Payday and Auto Title Lenders, Pawnbrokers, and Rent-To-Own Stores
Payday loans go by a variety of names, including "deferred presentments", "cash advances", deferred deposits", or "check loans", but they all work in the same way. Read More
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VIN Check
Service is provided to the public to assist in determining if a vehicle has been reported as stolen, but not recovered, or has been reported as a salvage vehicle by cooperating NICB members. Content Detail
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