
The Citizen Business highlights a consumer-awareness feature warning buyers about used-car scams. The report outlines common lies allegedly told by used-car salespeople and promotes a tool called View 4 You as a way to verify deals and avoid being defrauded. The advice is presented as guidance to help consumers make safer purchases in the second-hand vehicle market.
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