C.A.R.S. Activities 2010

CARS protests billions in bailouts for auto dealers and manufacturers, and special loopholes for auto dealers
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CARS is on the forefront in advocating for protecting all car buyers, including military personnel, from unscrupulous auto dealers
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CARS advocates for curbing hand-held cell phones and texting while driving
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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