fraudulent, and illegal auto dealer practices
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of unsafe, defective Chrysler vehicles In a dramatic reversal, Fiat-Chrysler wrote to Sen. Richard Durbin to inform him that Fiat-Chrysler will assume liability, as previously required by law, and allow future cases involving pre-bankruptcy vehicles to be heard in court. This is good news for future victims and their families, but still leaves innocent victims of the "safety gap" who were injured by unsafe Chrysler vehicles, but whose claims have not been heard yet, with no recourse. CARS will continue to push for them to be treated fairly and finally get justice.
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Millions of California car buyers will benefit from two new consumer protection laws
that will take effect January 1, 2010.
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Sacramento Bee, October 16, 2009
New laws aid California used-car shoppers
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CARS, Consumer Action, Public Citizen, and Center for Auto Safety seek action by U.S. Department of Transportation to rein in auto dealer scams under Cash for Clunkers; Consumer Group letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, August 12, 2009
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CARS and Consumer Action expose auto dealer bait-and-switch practices
under Cash for Clunkers
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Consumer Group letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, August 21, 2009
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to Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Upon conclusion of the Cash for Clunkers program CARS was contacted by the GAO and the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General, seeking input regarding the impact of the program on car buyers. CARS provided data and other information from the consumer perspective, and called upon the GAO and DOT to survey car buyers who participated in the program.
