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CINCINNATI — On Aug. 11, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit against a used-car dealership accused of violating state title law. The lawsuit accuses AMG Auto Connection Inc. and its owner Eric Davis of violating Ohio’s Certificate of Motor Vehicle Title Act. It also seeks $3,000 in reimbursement to the Title Defect Rescission ... Read More »
Read More →AUSTIN, Texas — After the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Division took a call from shopping site CarGurus on April 30, the department hit the brakes on its plan to fine dealers who have listings on the CarGurus website. As part of an agreement reached over the phone, CarGurus must submit suggested revisions to ... Read More »
Read More →WASHINGTON — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took its first action against a buy-here, pay-here (BHPH) dealer. DriveTime Automotive Group was ordered to pay an $8 million civil penalty as well as end its unfair debt collection tactics, fix its credit reporting practices, and arrange for harmed consumers to obtain free credit reports. ... Read More »
Read More →SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar’s “No Surprises” initiative requires TrueCar Certified Dealers to provide upfront information for all non-governmental fees as well as costs for dealership-added accessories alongside their stated MSRP. The company began the initiative to give customers a more transparent process when buying a new vehicle. “For most people, a new vehicle is ... Read More »
Read More →MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — eLEND Solutions has launched CreditPlus, an interactive credit application platform that instantly preapproves shoppers based on dealer-defined credit criteria. For shoppers, the platform provides direct, upfront access to dealership financing sources and near-final terms of approval from multiple lenders, all of which are controlled by the auto dealer. With CreditPlus, dealers ... Read More »
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