James Bros. Auto Sales

Guaranteed Used Cars

Helpful Links for Used Car Shoppers

Used Car Price Guides
NADA Used Car Guide
Kelly Blue Book

Federal Trade Commission
Buying a Used Car
Car Ads: Reading Between the Lines

Consumer Alert: Buying a Used Car
Tips on Buying a Used Car

Your Rights: Credit Reporting
(Order Your Free Credit Report)
Watch Out for "Imposter" Sites!
Credit Cards and Consumer Loans

Getting Credit
Estableciendo Credito
Credit and Divorce
Co-Signing a Loan
Vehicle Repossession
Credit and Your Consumer Rights
Equal Credit Opportunity

Dispute Credit Report Errors
The Credit Practices Rule
(Co-Signer Disclosure Required)
Your Credit Score and Insurance Requirements
Credit Repair: Self-Help May Be Best
Reparacion de Credito: Si lo Hace Usted Mismo Puede ser Mejor
Avoiding Credit and Charge Fraud

66 Ways to Save Money
66 Formas de Ahorrar Dinero
Knee Deep in Debt?
Enduedado Hasta el Cuello



Before You File for Personal Bankruptcy:
Information About Credit Counseling and Debtor Education
Ads Promising Debt Relief?
(May Be Offering Bankruptcy)
Alerta para Consumidores
Electronic Banking
Electronic Check Conversion
Payday Loans = Costly Cash

Los Prestamos de Dia de Pago
 Le Pueden Costar Caro




Have you ever wondered about the validity of claims made by Informercials that promise to make you rich? (If so, you will probably want to click on the link directly below.)

Investment and Business Opportunities Scams
(Work at Home Scams - Investment Schemes)

More Good Stuff!
Credit and Divorce
How Not to Get Hook by Online Phishing Scams
Risky Credit Car Financing Scams
Car Prep Fee Scams



Attorney General of Texas
Consumer Protection Links
(Crime Victim, Child Support Links and More)
Buying a Used Car
Advice from the Attorney General
Car Repair
Advice from the Attorney General
Bait Advertising - Undisclosed Equipment
Identity Theft Victim's Kit

Consumer Proctection Division

American Bar Association
Home Page
Bait and Switch Advertising
Predatory Lending


Afraid to Buy Online?


   At James Bros. Auto Sales, the online buying process is easy and worry free. After selecting a vehicle, customers can reserve their choice by placing a small deposit until final payment and delivery can be made. In this way, Out of Town Customers can rest assured their vehicle will be in stock and ready for delivery when they arrive.

Other Links
Car Dealer Scams

FraudGuides.Com Home Page
Yo-Yo Financing Spot Delivery Scams
Car and Auto Scams - Unscrupulous Car Dealers
Beware of Flood Damaged Vehicles

Car Insurance Accident Scams
Car Leasing Scams
Car Repair Scams

Curbstoning
Odometer Rollback Fraud
Car Prep Fee Scams

False Advertising
As Defined by Answers.Com

Edmunds.Com Home Page
Bait and Switch Advertising
Ten Steps to Buying a Used Car
Ten Steps to Selling Your Automobile

Texas Department of Transportation
Automobile Registration Fees
(All Counties)
Texas Transportation Code
Note: Most of the Industry Related Laws can be found at the above link in Title 7 Vehicles and Traffic

The most common Dealer Laws are in Chapters 501 - 503 as shown below.

Certificate of Title Act - Chapter 501
Word.doc or Adobe .pdf

Registration of Vehicles - Chapter 502
Word.doc or Adobe.pdf

Dealers and  License Plates - Chapter 503
Word.doc or Adobe.pdf



Automobile Theft Prevention
Watch Your Car


H.E.A.T.
Help End Auto Theft
Registration is Free
NHTSA.Gov - Vehicle Theft Data


Texas Department of Public Safety
Buying a Used Vehicle
Driver's License Office Map


Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commission
2007 Motor Vehicle Rate Chart
Credit Chat
Motor Vehicle Installment Sales
(Administrative Rules)
License Search

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Air Bags
Anti-Lock Brake Systems

Beware:Rebuilt Airbags May Fail
Child Seats
Odometer Fraud


Notice to User:
The below underlined links will take you to the Texas Statutes Websites
Each link will open in a new window!
The Most Relevant Industry Related Topics are shown below each link.


Texas Transportation Code
See Title 7 
Chapter 501 Certificate of Title Act
Chapter 502 Registration of Vehicles
 Chapter 503 Dealers and Vehicle Licnese Plates
503.021 A Dealer License is Required to Buy, Sell, Exchange or Consign. Brokering Not Allowed!
503.029 A Separate License is Required to sell Motorcycles, House Trailers, Trailers or Semi-Trailers!
503.032 Established and Permanent Place of Business
503.092 Enforcement
503.093 Enforcement by Dealers and Interested Parties
Chapter 546 Operation of Emergency Vehicles

Administrative Code
(Click on TAC Viewer for Up to Date Information)
See Title 43
Transportation - Part 1
Chapters 8 & 18


Occupations Code
See Title 14
Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Chapter 2301 Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 2302 Salvage Vehicle Dealers
Chapter 2303 Vehicle Storage Facilities
Chapter 2304 Non-Mechanical Vehicle Repairs
Chapter 2305 Records of Repairs, Sales and Purchases
Chapter 2306 Vehicle Protection Product Warrantors


Penal Code
32.33 Hindering Secured Creditors
 32.34 Fraudulent Transfer of a Motor Vehicle
32.41 Issuance of Bad Check
Includes Required Language for Hot Check Notice
32.42Deceptive Business Practices
32.43Commercial Bribery
32.49Refusal to Release Fraudulent Lien or Claim
32.51 Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identification Information

Tax Code
Chapter 152
Taxes on Sale and Rental and Use of Motor Vehicles


Finance Code
Chapter 348 Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Sales
Chapter 391 Furnishing False Information
Chapter 392 Debt Collection

Vehicle Towing

County Towing 713-755-6042

HPD Towing 713-308-8580

 

Vehicles are Accurately Described!

The James Brothers have been dealing with out of town customers and International customers for years! They understand the importance of making certain the customer has a clear understanding of the cosmetic appearance and mechanical condition of the vehicle. When photographing vehicles, Jennifer takes great pride in making certain their vehicles are accurately described. She goes to great lengths in pointing out even the smallest of cosmetic imperfections. In this way, prospective buyers don't have to worry about not knowing what the vehicle will look like in person. But there's more! By appointment, Customers can receive a "walk around" inspection and mechanical condition report via telephone. In this manner, customers can ask questions to receive a clear understanding about their intended purchase.  For more information, please send email or call 713-697-4924 or 1-888-785-9690 (Toll Free).

Limited Warranties
(Most Vehicles!)

Delivery Terms and Conditions

 



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U.S.: 'Jihad Jane' backed terrorists

A Pennsylvania woman has been indicted for conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, the Justice Department said.

Mar 09, 2010 06:21PM

Ex-doc sentenced for wife's poisoning

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Missing executive's body found in river

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