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Consumer Rights: Automobiles
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Legal Education
Auto Repair
- A brochure about auto repair, tips and helpful assistance.
Consumer and Debtor Rights
-Anyone who buys goods or services is covered under the Ohio Consumer Sales Protection Act. This brochure is published by ProSeniors, a Cincinnati-based organization that provides free legal services to elderly Ohioans.
Laws Protecting Consumers
-Ohio Attorney General website provides information regarding Ohio's consumer protection laws.
Lemon Law and Arbitration
-This article from the Ohio State Bar Association provides a summary of how to use arbitration to resolve "lemon law" issues.
Ohio Lemon Law
-Ohio Attorney General brochure explaining Ohio's lemon law.
Other Resources
Buying a Used Car
- A consumer guidebook from the Federal Trade Commission.
Driving a Bargain: Coming Out Ahead at the End of Your Auto Lease
- A consumer guide from the Consumer Federation of America with advice and worksheets for determining the best deal at the end of your vehicle lease.
FTC Facts: Auto Service Contracts
- A brochure from the Federal Trade Commission discussing whether a car buyer should consider purchasing an auto service contract.
FTC Facts: Buying a New Car
- A brochure from the Federal Trade Commission with a worksheet for buying a new car.
Keys to Vehicle Leasing: Quick Consumer Guide
- A brochure from The Federal Reserve Board outlining the concerns you should have if you are thinking of leasing a vehicle.
Keys to Vehicle Leasing: Quick Consumer Guide (Spanish)
- A brochure from The Federal Reserve Board outlining the concerns you should have if you are thinking of leasing a vehicle.
Know Your Rights: Auto Fraud
- A link to the National Association of Consumer Advocates' six quick steps to avoid auto fraud.
Tips on Used Car Buying
- A fact sheet provided by the Federal Trade Commission.
Understanding Vehicle Financing
- A booklet and worksheet prepared by the Federal Trade Commission, the AFSA Education Foundation and the National Automobile Dealers Association.
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