Car warranty scams are common. Here's how to avoid them

Car ownership is expensive, making extended warranties appealing. Learn how to spot and avoid common car warranty scams.

20% of used car buyers at risk of major scam – ‘customers manipulated’

Motorists buying second-hand vehicles in the UK could fall victim to a major “double scam ”, with customers at risk.
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VW Warns Buyers To Call Police After Fake Used Car Sites Take Their Cash

Scams are nothing new, but the level of sophistication surrounding them keeps rising. In some cases, they have become convincing enough that automakers themselves are stepping in to warn customers.
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Carfax Canada recommends car shoppers beware of used-car scams

As spring arrives, many Canadians will be looking to buy used cars. But, Carfax Canada warns, they also need to look out. Used car scams such as re-vinning and odometer rollbacks create serious risks ...
Morningstar

Spring Car Shopping? Beware of These Costly Scams Targeting Canadian Buyers

As Canadians prepare for another busy car buying season, used car scams such as re-vinning and odometer rollbacks pose serious risks for Canadians nationwide. CARFAX Canada analyzes billions of data ...

Buying a Used Car in 2026? 9 Red Flags That Should Make You Walk Away

Buying a used car in 2026 can be a smart move, but only if you know what to watch for. Knowing these red flags can help you ...
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I'm a mechanic: 5 things to know about used cars before buying

Most people buy a used car to save money, but unlike new cars, used ones come with more unknowns. Here are five things to ...
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Carfax Canada, OMVIC offer tips to spot odometer rollbacks and other used-car scams

When it comes to a used vehicle’s odometer, what you see isn’t always what you get. Carfax Canada has joined the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council to warn used-car buyers to be vigilant for ...