vehicles

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Lookout for car dealer scams

Car Dealer Scams   Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Experts in California consumer law are warning car buyers about “yo-yo” scams, in which people take the car home but are called back to the lot a few days later to sign new financing paperwork, often at a higher rate. Many buyers don’t realize […]
Thursday, December 11, 2025

Is December a good time to buy a car?

Shopping Tips     (StatePoint) Buying a car is one of life’s bigger financial decisions—and timing can make all the difference. But according to auto experts at Wells Fargo, the best time to buy a car isn’t about chasing seasonal sales or waiting for tax credits. It’s about being prepared before the need becomes urgent. “It’s just a reality that […]
Friday, September 12, 2025

CA bill to put the brakes on auto retail scams headed to the desk of Governor Newsom

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   You know how some car dealerships tell people one price to get them in the door, then jack it up with a bunch of add-ons? It would become illegal under a bill being considered in California. The Combating Auto Retail Scams Act has been approved by the legislature […]