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• About Louisiana's Lemon Law (Brochure)

  Learn about your right to repair after the purchase of a new vehicle. Includes helpful tips for consumers before and during the car-buying process. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Attorney General

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

  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

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Consumer Debt Problems and Debt Collection Lawsuit Responses (Article + Link)

  Learn about Law Help Interactive and how the program can help you create a response to a debt collection lawsuit. Follow the link to answer questions that are used to build a response that you can file in court. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Consumer Unit, with other stakeholders.

• Consumer Issues (Brochure)

  See this brochure with helpful information about consumer loans, defective merchandise, bankruptcy, truth in lending, equal credit opportunity, fair credit reporting, fair debt collection, and more. Content Detail

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

• Automobile Insurance (Brochure)

  This brochure explains Louisiana's mandatory liability insurance and describes additional types of insurance coverage like comprehensive and collision insurance, uninsured and underinsured motorists, and rental liability insurance. Content Detail

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  Louisiana State Bar Association

• Consumer Law (Brochure)

  This brochure covers basic consumer law, including landlord-tenant issues, power of attorney, small claims court, and Louisiana's motor vehicle "Lemon Law." Content Detail

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  Louisiana State Bar Association

• Louisiana Lemon Law (FAQs)

  Brochure from the Louisiana Attorney General "Take Control Before You Roll" Facts About Redhibition. Content Detail

• How Do I File A Complaint Against a Used Vehicle Dealer? (Link)

  Follow the link to learn about the consumer complaint process and file a complaint online. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission

• How Can I Check a Used Car History? Search VIN Check (Link)

  Free database to search by VIN to see if a car has been an unrecovered stolen or salvage vehicle. Content Detail

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  National Insurance Crime Bureau

• Defective Car or Vehicle Safety Complaint (Link)

  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

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  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

• How to Know If Your Car Has A Safety Recall (Link)

  Search the NHTSA online database on safety recalls of autos, vehicle equipment, child safety seats, and school buses. Content Detail

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  National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)

• How to Protect Yourself When Buying a New Car (Link)

  Read tips to protect yourself when buying a new car. Information on buying vs. leasing, negotiating the best deal, financing, getting the most out of warranties and service contracts, using gas efficiently, and avoiding repossession. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Search Federal Records on Defective Cars and Trucks (Link)

  Search NHTSA's online database by VIN to see whether a vehicle has been part of current or past auto defect investigations. Content Detail

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  National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)

• About Repossessions (Article + Link)

  When you borrow money to buy a car or truck, the lender can take it back if you violate the contract (such as missing a payment). Read More

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Auto Repair (Link)

  Find tips on getting your automobile repaired and getting car insurance. Content Detail

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  FCIC-Consumer Action Website