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Hurricane Harvey Once Again Raises Fraud in Auto Titles

Posted on 31 August 2017 by Ken Zino

Hurricane Harvey, aside from the ill-preparedness of government and the vast human tragedy that occurred – it is could hurt people far from the storm flooding if they buy a car flood car with a fraudulent or “washed” title. Continue reading →

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More Flood Cars Back in Use – Buyer Beware

Posted on 13 September 2016 by Ken Zino

“Flood cars are a buyer’s worst nightmare,” said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. Continue reading →

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Waterlogged Flood Cars – Tide Rising as Titles Falsified

Posted on 2 August 2013 by Ken Zino

Buyer beware and nowhere does that apply more than used flood cars that have been damaged by water that causes insurmountable problems after the vehicle is returned – often illegally – to service. Nearly two-thirds of these flood damaged cars are on the road in ten states – Texas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Louisiana, Illinois, New York, Florida, Mississippi and Virginia. However, as the research shows, crooks are moving flood cars to any state where unfortunately unknowing consumers will buy them. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Donates Damaged Vehicles to Train First Responders

Posted on 28 February 2013 by Ken Zino

Chevrolet is donating 300 cars, crossovers and SUVs rendered unsalable during Hurricane Sandy to help train first responders at Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia. Continue reading →

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