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Cars and Car Problems
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Auto Insurance: What You Need to Know
(Separate Website)
By: Minnesota Department of Commerce
Beware of Flooded or Salvaged Used Cars
(Separate Website)
Buying a used vehicle has certain risks. According to experts, however, buying a flood-damaged car or truck can be especially risky and potentially very expensive.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Car Shops - Truth in Repairs
(Separate Website)
Tips on how to select a mechanic, get a good deal on repairs, and resolve potential disputes.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Consumer Action Handbook
(Separate Website)
In this handbook, the GSA's Office of Citizen Services brings you the latest information on your consumer rights and responsibilities.
By: General Services Administration
Co-Signing a Loan
(Separate Website)
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
How to Avoid Auto Fraud
(Separate Website)
Facts and tips about auto financing, sales, and how to avoid fraud.
By: National Association of Consumer Advocates
I co-signed a loan for my son to buy a car, and now he cannot make the payments...
My son talked me into co-signing a loan for a car with him. However, he has just lost his job and cannot make the payments. I am on Social Security and a pension, and so cannot afford the payments either. What should I do?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
International Driver's License Scams
(Separate Website)
In this scam, consumers receive a flyer or email advertising the "international driver's license" as a valid form of identification. This factsheet includes information on how to avoid this scam.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Isn't there a 3-day "cooling off" law where I can return the car and get my money back?
I just bought a car from a private party. Things were working fine and I love the car. However, 2 days ago it started to act funny, and I do not want the car any longer. The seller refused to take the car back...
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
Motor Vehicle Service Contracts
(Separate Website)
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office encourages Minnesota automobile owners to fully understand motor vehicle service contracts, sometimes referred to as "extended warranties,"
before purchasing one.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Online Car Sales
(Separate Website)
This factsheet includes tips on how to avoid internet scams for online car sales.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Used Car Shopping
(Separate Website)
Used cars may come with a history of accidents, repairs, rattles, dents and dings - so anyone buying one should be diligent about making sure they're getting their money's worth.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Consumer Action Handbook
(Separate Website)
In this handbook, the GSA's Office of Citizen Services brings you the latest information on your consumer rights and responsibilities.
By: General Services Administration
Give yourself a legal check-up Get free legal information that will help you.
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Legal Aid Society Fact Sheets
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This is a listing and order form of all fact sheets from the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis organized by topic.
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Senior Law Project Consumer Fact Sheets
This is a listing of all the Senior Law Project's Consumer Fact Sheets available on LawHelp.
By: Senior Law Project - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
Am I Covered? Common Questions Asked by Homeowners About Insurance
(Separate Website)
By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
Auto Insurance: What You Need to Know
(Separate Website)
By: Minnesota Department of Commerce
Consumer Action Handbook
(Separate Website)
In this handbook, the GSA's Office of Citizen Services brings you the latest information on your consumer rights and responsibilities.
By: General Services Administration
General Consumer Information About Insurance
(Separate Website)
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