Publications - Cars
In this section, Consumer Action features its free training modules that include multilingual fact sheets, leader guides for community staff who counsel consumers and PowerPoint workshop presentations, curricula, activities and worksheets. To enrich our users’ experience, we also include descriptions and links to third-party training sources developed by other nonprofits, corporations and government agencies. The Editor welcomes your feedback and suggestions. Click here to e-mail the editor.Cars
Friday, June 16, 2006
California Car Buyer's Bill of Rights. California car buyers have important new rights beginning July 1, 2006. The Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights will change the way millions of cars are bought and sold in California.
Tuesday, August 26, 2003
Q&A About Financing a Car : Leader's Guide. This Leader's Guide is designed to provide in-depth background on financing an auto purchase. Many consumers with late payments and other credit problems may face increased interest rates on car loans - but this doesn't mean that they should have to accept high-cost loans, unfair terms and deceptive sales pitches. The inforrmation contained in this manual can help staff members and community leaders counsel clients on purchasing and financing an automobile.
Tuesday, August 26, 2003
Get a Car Loan That's In Your Best Interest. If you are seeking financing for a new or used car, you have many options for financing even if you have a poor financial history. However, late payments and other credit problems signal lenders that you are a risky customer, which will increase the interest rates on loans available to you.
Thursday, May 16, 2002
California's Lemon Law Protection for new and used car buyers. A fact sheet on protection for new and used car buyers. It explains how the law works, which vehicles are covered, the arbitration programs used by most car dealers, and how consumers can pursue a lemon law claim in California.
Tuesday, April 01, 1997
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Insurance Fraud A Consumer Guide for Asian Americans. An illustrated brochure describing the warning signs of insurance fraud, with some concrete steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim. Though written specifically to help Asian Americans, this brochure contains information helpful to all consumers. It details several types of insurance fraud, such as: fake policies, premium fraud, unlicensed agents, unnecessary services, and insurance scams. It also describes how to get your money back and where to complain about insurance fraud.
