VIN History USA’s ‘Free’ VIN Report Ad Alert VIN History USA’s ‘Free’ VIN Report TINA.org discovers some roadblocks to unlocking this purportedly free offer.
U-Haul Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple Consumer News U-Haul Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple TINA.org files complaint with NYC over company’s “$19.95” truck rentals.
Rear-View Displays in Volvo Vehicles Class Action Rear-View Displays in Volvo Vehicles Allegations: Marketing vehicles as safe when the rear-view camera display malfunctions and disappears
Volvo’s Android Automotive Operating System Class Action Volvo’s Android Automotive Operating System Allegations: Marketing that the system provides a “user-friendly interface and unparalleled connectivity” when it freezes, reboots, crashes, and fails
Seal Skin Vehicle Covers Class Action Seal Skin Vehicle Covers Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially reference prices and as available for a limited time
Most Deceptive Ads of 2025 Consumer News Most Deceptive Ads of 2025 Here were some of the worst ads TINA.org investigated this year.
Soapy Joe’s Class Action Soapy Joe’s Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions and making it difficult to cancel
Carroll Shelby’s Chili and Seasonings Class Action Carroll Shelby’s Chili and Seasonings Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products using the phrase “THE TEXAS ORIGINAL” when the products are produced in Louisiana
Discount Tire Class Action Discount Tire Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts as available for a limited time
National Automotive Parts Association Class Action National Automotive Parts Association Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts as available for a limited time
Nuna Rava Convertible Car Seats Class Action Nuna Rava Convertible Car Seats Allegations: Marketing products as designed to safely and securely transport children
U-Haul’s Advertised Prices Class Action U-Haul’s Advertised Prices Allegations: Failing to disclose a $1 environmental fee in advertised prices
Barrett-Jackson Class Action Barrett-Jackson Allegations: Misrepresenting that it safeguards consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in November 2024
2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus AWD Class Action 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus AWD Allegations: Falsely advertising that electric vehicles would charge at 32 amps
Mazda Vehicles with SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Engines Class Action Mazda Vehicles with SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Engines Allegations: Marketing vehicles as safe and dependable when their engines may overheat and fail due to a defect
2024-2025 Mazda CX-90 Class Action 2024-2025 Mazda CX-90 Allegations: Misrepresenting that vehicles are safe when the braking systems may excessively wear and completely fail due to a defect
2025 Mazda3 – 2.5 S Vehicles Class Action 2025 Mazda3 – 2.5 S Vehicles Allegations: Misrepresenting that vehicles are equipped with eight speakers and high-definition (HD) radio when they are actually equipped with six speakers and standard radio
UPPAbaby Mesa Max, Mesa V2, and Aria Car Seats Class Action UPPAbaby Mesa Max, Mesa V2, and Aria Car Seats Allegations: Representing that products are suitable car seats without disclosing that they cause children to sit in a position that may result in discomfort, difficulty breathing and positional asphyxiation
2023-2025 Hyundai Palisade Vehicles Class Action 2023-2025 Hyundai Palisade Vehicles Allegations: Misrepresenting that vehicles are safe