California Department Of Consumer Affairs

First, I would like to go on record as saying that I honestly believe that the Brownback amendment is a good thing stvar.Posljednja car dealers need more regulation. Most dealerships are very ethical and provide great service to the public, helping to provide affordable auto financing. NADA, as usual, for an outstanding job of lobbying for the interests of dealers.

Unfortunately, however, the media spotlight this amendment did not receive a once brought negative attention to the auto industry. Any way you look at it, the president of the United States, the U.S. military and numerous consumer groups basically states auto dealers can not be trusted. It is never a good thing.

whether we like it or not, it's hard to deny that there are unscrupulous dealers out there who actually prey on consumers - often they run a small lot near military bases. It is unfortunate but should not be a reflection of the industry as a whole, because these weak operations represent only a small percentage of auto dealerships in the country.

This is the other end of the spectrum that is far more about Take for example, the late, great Bill Heard Chevrolet. Here was a merchant group that has been in business for nearly a century, had 14 large stores, no more than 2 billion in annual sales and employed 3500 people ... barely corner lot next tattoo parlor.

Before they left the company, Bill Heard tackle all kinds of accusations, lawsuits and regulatory actions - including forgery, fraud, advertising, credit fraud, identity theft, sexual harassment, and just about anything else you can think of. After the dealerships closed their doors, the media can not say enough about compatibility issues - it was a moment of national news. In addition to ongoing litigation, hundreds of consumer affairs and the Better Business Bureau complaints came to light. To add insult to injury, Bill Heard also said to work because of violations of the act of violation warning after it was closed.

Although the Bill Heard was a victim of the economy, I can not help but think that they also suffered the consequences of their bad behavior in the death. It is very sad for many, many honest, hardworking employees who lost their jobs. Regarding the number of dishonest employees who committed illegal, unethical actions -. Blemished the entire industry

Dealers just do not need more bad press.