10 outrageous new-car-buying scams to avoid

10 outrageous new-car-buying scams to avoid

- Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com

According to the Better Business Bureau, issues with new-car dealers remain among the top consumer complaints. Here are 10 hair-raising scams to watch out for. 


For many families, buying a car is among the most expensive - and emotional - purchases they'll ever make. But while many astute shoppers may come to the table fully prepared with reams of reviews and pricing information on the makes and models of their dreams, they could well face a rude awakening at the hands of a shady, even unscrupulous salesperson or new-car dealership.