The check engine light repeatedly comes on, the transmission slips, hesitates or stalls, and the dealer has replaced the transmission control module (TCM) in your 2015 Chrysler 200 more than once. You have made repeated trips to your Chrysler dealership for the same transmission system problems and have been told “it’s not the transmission, it’s the way you’re driving, or it’s … [Read more...]
What to Watch Out for in a Lemon Law Retainer Agreement
January 2016
It has recently come to our attention that a number of California Lemon Law firms charge up front for their services. In addition, some will take a percentage of what they win for you on top of the attorney’s fees and costs that are paid directly by the automobile manufacturer, which is double dipping. One large Los Angeles law firm’s retainer states that the firm gets 50% of all … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Biggest Lemons In 2015
December 2015
Each year, thousands of consumers register complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the BBB, and automobile manufacturers about their defective vehicles. Some consumers will attempt to seek a remedy to the problem on their own, thinking that they cannot afford to hire an attorney, or that going through the BBB arbitration process is the best course … [Read more...]
2011-2015 Ford Mustangs Enter Lemon Law Territory
November 2015
Complaints about the 2011 - 2015 Ford Mustang MT-82 transmission range from clutch problems to the engine shutting down while driving to a sudden inability to shift gears, and everything in between. Car enthusiasts are passionate about their muscle cars. Some would argue that the history of the muscle car dates back to the 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88. It wasn't until 1964 when the … [Read more...]
Thor Motor Coach Slide-Outs are Making Campers Very Unhappy
October 2015
The laundry list of consumer complaints about Thor’s motorhomes range from windshield problems to water heater problems to slide motors and step motors burning out — and the list goes on and on. When the slide system fails, it causes a whole host of issues, including the need to manually move the slide back in. If you have the long slide, hopefully you’ve been camping right next … [Read more...]
Is Your Fiat 500 a Lemon?
September 2015
In its 2014 Reliability Survey, Consumer Reports named the Fiat 500 L the least reliable compact car and least reliable car overall. The Fiat 500L is currently the least reliable new car, with a predicted reliability score that is 219 percent worse than average. Looked at another way, the 500L has about 16 times the problem rate of the most reliable car... Consumer Reports In … [Read more...]
What Are Your Chances of Winning a Lemon Lawsuit Against Ford?
July 2015
If you're reading this article, chances are you have already brought your 2011-2016 Ford Fiesta or your 2012-2016 Ford Focus into the shop at least once for shuddering, hesitating, lacking power, stalling, activation of the "Transmission Overheat" warning light, activation of the "Check Engine" warning light, grinding, jerking, etc., etc. The Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta Lemon … [Read more...]
