used cars

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

New protection for used vehicle buyers in California

CA/Used Vehicles—   By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, bureau of Public News Service.   More safeguards are coming for used car buyers in California, starting Oct. 1, when a host of new first-in-the-nation consumer protections kick in. The California Combating Auto Retail Scams Act will give people who buy a car for less than $50,000 a three-day grace […]
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Comic book guide helps consumers avoid used car scams

By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    Buying a used car can be a risky proposition, but a new consumer guide can help people avoid common pitfalls. The nonprofit Oregon Consumer Justice just released the first edition of its free resource called the Consumer Confidence Comics. This unique guide doubles as an interactive comic […]