Louisiana

Automobiles & used car issues

Know Your Rights

• About Louisiana's Lemon Law

  Repair rights when you buy NEW vehicles. Content Detail

  By:

  Louisiana Attorney General

• Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section

  The Consumer Protection Section of the Attorney General's office is responsible for enforcing Louisiana's consumer protection laws. This site has information and other resources, including a link to the page where you can learn about how to file a complaint about a consumer issue. Content Detail

  By:

  State of Louisiana

• Automobile Insurance -- information from the Louisiana State Bar Association

  See this brochure for information about liability insurance, rental insurance, and more. Content Detail

  By:

  Louisiana State Bar Association

• Auto Repair

  Tips to protect yourself. Content Detail

  By:

  FCIC-Consumer Action Website

• Avoiding Scams, Identity theft and more - Videos from the Federal Trade Commission

  Here the FTC has a group of videos to tell you about all kinds of issues, including getting a free credit report, avoiding job scams, identity theft and more. Content Detail

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Buying a New Car

  Tips to protect yourself. Content Detail

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Buying a Used Car

  Tips to protect your rights. Content Detail

  By:

  FCIC-Consumer Action Website

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Buying a Used Car (FTC)

  Find out about what to watch out for when buying a used car. Content Detail

  By:

  FTC

• Buying a Used Car -- La Compra de un Auto Usado (English/Spanish Text and Audio on YouTube)

  Knowing your rights may boost your chances of getting a fair deal. Es posible que saber los derechos aumentaría la posibilidad de conseguir un acuerdo justo. Read More

  By:

  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Consumer Action Handbook

  Order FREE 2007 Consumer Action Handbook - help with your consumer problems and complaints. Content Detail

  By:

  Consumer Action Website-Federal Citizen Information Center

• Consumer Brochures for Seniors -- Free

  Brochures for seniors about scams, debt collectors, and more. Content Detail

  By:

  National Consumer Law Center

• Consumer Issues

  See this brochures with helpful information about a range of consumer topics. Content Detail

  By:

  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

• Consumer Law -- information from the Louisiana State Bar Association

  Here is basic information about some landlord-tenant issues, power of attorney, small claims court, and Louisiana's motor vehicle "Lemon Law." Content Detail

• Defective Auto Complaint

  NHTSA online complaint form. Let the agency know about unsafe auto defects. You can also call the toll-free number 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to make a complaint by phone. Content Detail

  By:

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

• File a complaint against a used vehicle dealer

  How and where to send a complaint, and what happens after you do. Content Detail

  By:

  Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission