The FTC and Chrysler

CARS and consumer group allies petition the Federal Trade Commission to require disclosure on millions of used Chrysler vehicles to warn car buyers they will not be protected if they or their passengers are harmed due to safety defects, even if the defects are entirely Chrysler's fault.
Consumer group petition to FTC

Washington Post
FTC urged to require warnings on Chryslers
by Kendra Marr
July 3, 2009
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/02/AR2009070203788.html

KGO-TV (ABC), San Francisco
Groups are worried about who is liable for safety defects
by Michael Finney and Renee Koury
July 3, 2009
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/7_on_your_side&id=6896687

CARS receives "Consumer Advocate of the Year Award"
In recognition of CARS' successful strategy and work to restore rights for future victims of unsafe, defective Chrysler vehicles.
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Welcome to C.A.R.S.

C.A.R.S. Mission

CARS is a national, award-winning, non-profit auto safety and consumer advocacy organization working to save lives, prevent injuries,
and protect consumers from
auto-related fraud and abuse.

"CARS is one of the most consistently strong consumer groups... Consumers can thank
CARS for today's lemon laws, air bags and generally safer cars."

– Clarence Ditlow, Executive Director
Center for Auto Safety, Washington, DC

C.A.R.S. tips for car buyers

Want to avoid getting scammed when you buy a new or used car? Check out CARS video

Buyer Beware! Auto dealers' one-
sided contracts can ruin your life

Even if the dealer breaks the law, you might not be able to get justice. Forced arbitration clauses hidden in the fine print can keep you tied up for years. The dealer even gets to pick the arbitrator who hears your case. Here's what happened to a car buyer in San Diego:

Think this is outrageous? Call your member of Congress at 202-224-3121, and urge them to vote for the Arbitration Fairness Act. More about the AFA, now pending before Congress:
http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org