Current:Home > ScamsHow Some Dealerships Use 'Yo-yo Car Sales' To Take Buyers For A Ride -RiskWatch
How Some Dealerships Use 'Yo-yo Car Sales' To Take Buyers For A Ride
View
Date:2025-04-16 21:14:37
Negotiating a purchase at a car dealership can be a stressful experience. But once you sign the deal and drive away, the car is yours right? Not necessarily.
NPR's Chris Arnold breaks down how some dealerships engage in a practice called a "yo-yo car sale" that can entrap people in bad deals.
In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.
Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
This episode was produced by Michael Levitt, Lauren Hodges and Meg Anderson. It was edited by Robert Little, Camila Domonoske and William Troop. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
veryGood! (6133)
Related
- Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
- Cuomo could have run again for New York governor, but declined for family reasons: former top aide.
- Michigan State didn’t seek permission or pay for Hitler-related quiz content, YouTube creator says
- Search continues for Nashville police chief's estranged son after shooting of two officers
- Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from serving openly in the military
- JAY-Z weighs in on $500,000 in cash or lunch with JAY-Z debate: You've gotta take the money
- Bishan Bedi, India cricket great who claimed 266 test wickets with dazzling spin, dies at 77
- The task? Finish Stephen Sondheim's last musical. No pressure.
- Where will Elmo go? HBO moves away from 'Sesame Street'
- Bad blood in Texas: Astros can clinch World Series trip with win vs. Rangers in ALCS Game 6
Ranking
- Civic engagement nonprofits say democracy needs support in between big elections. Do funders agree?
- Authorities find car linked to suspect in Maryland judge's fatal shooting
- Man charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after threat on Alaska Airlines flight
- Two men claim million-dollar prizes from New York Lottery, one from historic July 19 Powerball drawing
- How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
- Diana Nyad marks anniversary of epic Cuba-Florida swim, freeing rehabilitated sea turtle in the Keys
- 'Sleeping giant' no more: Ravens assert contender status with rout of Lions
- Are you leaving money on the table? How 1 in 4 couples is missing out on 401 (k) savings
Recommendation
Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness taking leave of absence because of wife's seizure
Decline of rare right whale appears to be slowing, but scientists say big threats remain
Horoscopes Today, October 21, 2023
Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas
Stock market today: Asian stocks fall as concerns rise over Israel-Hamas war and high yields
Fall Unconditionally and Irrevocably in Love With Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse's Date Night
How long before a phone is outdated? Here's how to find your smartphone's expiration date