What happens to a car after it has been wrecked? According to a new study from Carfax, millions of severely damaged cars have been rebuilt and put back on the market. Unfortunately, more than half of these cars are resold by conmen who intentionally deceive buyers about the car’s past damage and insufficient repairs. This kind of fraud can turn a seemingly good deal into a very bad financial investment. Here are some of the ways dishonest sellers trick you (from CarJunky.com):
Title Washing- phony documents that show the car has a clean record
Airbag Fraud- replacing deployed airbags with fake or faulty airbags
Odometer Rollbacks- turning back the miles on a car to increase the value
Car Clipping- welding two different cars together

To avoid being scammed, you should order a vehicle history report such as a Carfax Vehicle History Report that qualifies for the Carfax Buyback Guarantee. You should also have the car thoroughly inspected by a mechanic you trust before purchasing.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a dangerous vehicle or a wreck, contact the attorneys at Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP today, at 1-800-460-0606.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 470,000 Mustangs (model years 2005 - 2008) because of potentially faulty airbags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicated the front passenger airbag might deploy too forcefully for small unbelted passengers. A spokesman for Ford stated they want to update the software regulating the airbag as soon as possible. Affected owners will be notified of the recall by mail.