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New Vehicle EPA Fuel Economy Label for 2013

The EPA’s new fuel economy label for 2013 will soon be appearing on vehicle window stickers at a dealer near you. Required for all 2013 model year vehicles (49 CFR Part 575), the revised EPA fuel economy sticker includes a wealth of new vehicle informatio... Read >

Dealing with your Car if it has Registered 100,000 Miles

When a car hits 100,000 miles it is possible that the car has outrun its threshold and is worn out. But thanks to the technology, car design and maintenance, nowadays the scenario for cars with 100,000 miles is entirely different. Unless considered for a ... Read >

The debt didn't go away?

I have been receiving a lot of calls lately about write-offs. Some people are wondering why they are still receiving calls from collectors if the debts were Written-off. There is actually an old 80’s Sitcom – The Jerry Springer Show - that mock’s George’s... Read >

Georgia Lemon Law

The Georgia lemon law is a self-help statute whose primary goal is to have the manufacturer of your motor vehicle fix any defects. If your vehicle cannot be repaired in a reasonable number of attempts and is found to be a lemon, the law requires the manuf... Read >

Motor Vehicle Warranty and California Lemon Law

New Protection for Consumers Buying New & Used Cars Under the California lemon law In California, a purchaser or lessee of a new motor vehicle has various rights under both state and federal law, if the vehicle does not perform as promised in an expres... Read >

Debt collection agencies that violate the FDCP Act

The collection agencies active participation in collecting debts from the vulnerable debtors in the US has increased in the recent years. These agencies employ illegal means to collect debt from the borrowers. With the rising complaint of the victims the ... Read >

How to Get the Most for Your Money on Your Auto Insurance

Buying an auto insurance that's right for you can be very frustrating, if you are a first-time buyer. You can get the most out of your money on your auto insurance if you keep your eyes open to a few basics of auto insurance shopping. Please look at th... Read >

Arguing that fewer collection calls still warrants a violation of the FDCPA

Anyone with an unpaid debt and a phone is already aware – debt collectors call people. Further, everyone with a computer and internet connection knows – debt collectors are prohibited from calling "repeatedly or continuously". According to Section 1692d(5... Read >

The Florida Lemon Law Protection - Causes of Action Under the Magnuson-Moss Act

In case your Florida lemon law claim is not honored by the state lemon law, you may seek the same protection under a federal law, the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act applies to cars, trucks and recreational vehicles (RVs) and bo... Read >

Do not Hurry to Pay NCO Financial Systems

NCO Financial Systems is a third party debt collection agency engaged in collecting debts from consumers. Numerous complaints about NCO Financial Systems collection agency have been making news and have created fear in consumers' minds about this agency. ... Read >

Used Car Buyers should Know the Recall Status of their Buys

More than 35 million used cars were sold in 2009, including 11 million sold by used car dealers. Defective used cars on US roads pose a risk to owners, passengers and others on the road if they are in the list of recalls. This situation could pose a signi... Read >

Kia to recall Optima sedans in the US which may Roll while Being Parked

Kia Motors is recalling more than 70,000 Optima mid size sedans to fix transmission problems. These cars were alleged to have rolled while they were still in park. The problem was pinned onto faulty shift cables. The recall actually affects 70,115 vehicle... Read >

Complaints About California Debt Collector Harassment

There has been a tremendous increase in California debt collector harassment complaints. Since 2006 to 2010, California debt collector harassment complaints have risen by 194%. In 2010, 10,914 lawsuits seeking relief under the FDCPA were filed by or for... Read >

Lawsuit against the collection agency for violation of the FDCPA

A few months ago, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals was confronted with an interesting case involving a person who received approximately 300 calls over two and a half years from a collection agency.What made this case interesting is that the collection ... Read >

Notifications from Debt Collectors According to the RFDCPA

The Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (RFDCPA) is California state fair debt collection act. It is largely based on the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). California debt collector harassment is governed by both the federal and... Read >