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WASHINGTON, DC --
Buying a used car and
having your car repaired can be major expenses, so it pays to be
careful. May’s tips in the National Consumers League’s “2007
Scam-Free Calendar” tell you how to check out a car before you
decide whether to purchase it and how to choose a good mechanic.
There is also advice about what to do if you have a complaint.
“It’s crucial for consumers to protect themselves from auto
sales and repair rip-offs because they depend on their cars to
get to work, visit the doctor, shop for groceries, go to school,
pick up their kids, and take care of their other daily chores,”
said Susan Grant, Director of NCL’s Fraud Center.
The
nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization, NCL works to
educate people about how to avoid rip-offs and make wise
decisions in today’s marketplace. Each month, the home page of
NCL’s
www.fraud.org
Web site features the calendar and tips for the month. Covering
a range of subjects from ID theft to avoiding unwanted sales
calls, the tips are sponsored by major companies, government
agencies, and organizations. CARFAX, Firestone Complete Auto
Care, Midas, and the Motorist Assurance Program sponsored the
May tips on used car sales and car repairs.
All of
the calendar tips are archived at
www.fraud.org/calendar,
along with a “Resources for Consumers” page that provides
contact information for government agencies, consumer groups,
and calendar sponsors. The print version of the calendar was
distributed to consumers free through agencies and organizations
around the country.
There are no printed copies of the
calendar remaining. |
