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Is a Social Security number required to buy a new car?
Erica recently purchased a new car, and she intended to pay the full amount up front with a personal check. Nevertheless, she said the dealer insisted that she provide her Social Security number. Erica objected, saying it wasn’t necessary because she wasn’t leasing or financing the vehicle. The dealer, she said, replied that it was the law. Erica asks: Is it?…Read More
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