Alaska's Lemon Law
(Separate Website)
The Lemon Law (AS 45.45.300) provides protection to buyers of new motor vehicles. If a new vehicle turns out to be defective and has not been properly repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, the law requires a refund or replacement vehicle
By: Alaska Department of Law, Consumer Protection
Automobile Repair Act - AS 45.45.130 - AS 45.45.240
(Separate Website)
The Alaska Statutes regarding the laws governing the repair, estimate of repairs, notices, charges, authorizations for repairs, and other important laws concerned with automobile repairs.
By: State of Alaska
Repossession of Your Vehicle
These frequently asked questions help you to understand what may or may not be done when your vehicle has been repossessed. Your rights and responsibilities are addressed as are the rights and responsibilities of the repossessing creditor.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Complaint Instructions: Better Business Bureau
(Separate Website)
This site explains how to make a complaint, links to the different type of complaint forms, what complaints the BBB does not handle, what happens when a complaint is filed, and how to respond to a complaint.
By: Better Business Bureau
Better Business Bureau Complaint Info
(Separate Website)
BBB Dispute Resolution Services:
In a marketplace where billions of sales take place daily, some errors and misunderstandings are bound to occur. Better Business Bureaus act as a neutral third parties to help consumers and businesses resolve marketplace disputes.
Provide information about charity groups and organizations;
Help resolve consumers' disputes with businesses through telephone conciliation, mediation and arbitration; and
Promote ethical business standards and voluntary self-regulation of business practices.
By: Better Business Bureau
Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
Being a student does not safeguard you against identity theft, one of the fastest growing consumer crimes in the nation. Identity thieves don't steal your money; they steal your name and reputation and use them for their own financial gain. They attempt to steal your future! Identity theft literally steals who you are, and it can seriously jeopardize your financial future.
By: U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Inspector General
What You Should Know About Your Credit Report
If you have ever applied for a credit card, a personal loan, insurance, or a job, there is probably a company keeping a credit file or credit report about you. This file contains information about where you live and work, how you pay your bills, or whether you have been sued, arrested, or have filed for bankruptcy.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Consumer Credit Counseling of Alaska
(Separate Website)
Consumer Credit Counseling of Alaska provides consumers with education in regards to credit counseling; debt management repayment plans; money management education; home ownership counseling /education and predatory lending. They are an approved HUD Housing Counseling Agency. Offices located in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Call 1-800-478-6501 to schedule an appointment today or submit info online at www.cccsofak.com
By: Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Alaska
Helping People Avoid Predatory Lending Practices
(Separate Website)
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