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10/01/2009

Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smile off Consumers’ Faces

BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services.

09/24/2009

BBB Warns Of Buying Flood Damaged Cars

Don't Get Stuck With A Flood Damaged Vehicle

09/04/2009

Behind on Car Payments? BBB Advice on How to Avoid the Repo Man

As the economic slump continues, many people are struggling to make ends meet, and unfortunately, vehicle repossessions are now on the rise.

07/17/2009

Following BBB Challenge, TxDOT Warns Trophy Nissan on Buy One, Get One Ads

After the BBB in Dallas referred concerns about “Buy One, Get One” advertising by Trophy Nissan, Inc., Mesquite, TX, to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) the agency warned the dealer to stop the advertising.

06/30/2009

BBB Advises Used Car Shoppers: Do Your Research or You Could Be Buying a Stolen car

Some law enforcement are reporting that VIN cloning — which targets used car buyers — is on the rise and Better Business Bureau advises car buyers to do their research or they could unknowingly purchase a stolen car.

06/03/2009

BBB Advice on What do to if Your Local Car Dealer Closes

Both General Motors and Chrysler have announced that they are effectively closing nearly a total of 2,000 dealerships across the country. What does this mean for you?

06/02/2009

Effect of GM Bankruptcy Filing on BBB AUTO LINE Cases

Bankruptcy court decides GM may honor its warranties, including BBB AUTO LINE.

05/19/2009

BBB on ABC News: Halting Vehicle Warranty Robo-Calls

The nation is plagued with vehicle warranty calls dialing home and cell phone numbers through the use of robo-dialing. ABC News features BBB's role in helping address this issue.

05/15/2009

BBB in the News -- Weddings, Car Warranty Calls

The BBB offers tips for bridal couples, such as considering wedding insurance. And national news coverage included BBB information about robocalls for auto warranties.

04/23/2009

BBB on NBC Today Show: Misleading auto warranty solicitations

BBB on NBC's Today Show's Investigative segement discussing US Fidelis, a major player behind misleading auto warranty solicitations plaguing consumers nationwide.

04/23/2009

BBB Receives More than 1,200 Complaints and Reports Against Extended Auto Warranty Company and NASCAR Sponsor US Fidelis

Consumers across the United States are alleging that US Fidelis pressured them into buying expensive and unnecessary vehicle service contracts from which they received little or no benefit.

03/11/2009

BBB in the News -- Auto Warranty Calls

Everyone's getting those telemarketing calls for automobile warranty plans! In this story on CBS11-TV, Ch. 11, Jeannette Kopko of the BBB in Dallas talks about how to get those calls to stop.

01/30/2009

BBB Warns Deceptive Auto-Warranty Solicitations Plague Consumers Nationwide

BBB warns consumers to be wary of telemarketing calls and mailers which claim their auto warranty is about to expire. The offers could persuade car owners to purchase an extended auto service contract of questionable value.

12/17/2008

BBB Announces smart USA as New Participant in BBB AUTO LINE

The Council of Better Business Bureaus will provide warranty dispute resolution between smart USA car owners and smart USA under the BBB AUTO LINE program. The program is available free to owners of more than 20 makes of cars.