Following up on a stop-sale order from earlier this month, Volkswagen announced a voluntary recall of 26,452 vehicles that are powered by the brand's 1.8-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine for … [Read more...] about VW Recalls 26,000 of the 2014 Models with 1.8T Engines
Who Scored the Highest in the Latest IIHS Crash Test?
The independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released crash test ratings on April 8, 2014, and fortunately for GM, they had two of its midsize SUVs rank the safest in their segment. … [Read more...] about Who Scored the Highest in the Latest IIHS Crash Test?
Toyota Recalls 6.39 Million Vehicles Worldwide
In the world of auto recalls, Toyota reigns supreme with their April 9, 2014, announcement of a 6.4 million vehicle recall. Vehicles are being recalled to fix a range of safety defects on 27 of their … [Read more...] about Toyota Recalls 6.39 Million Vehicles Worldwide
Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act
Now that the current regulatory system proved to be a colossal failure for millions of owners of General Motors vehicles, members of Congress have proposed legislation to improve federal … [Read more...] about Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act
Toyota Admits Misleading Regulators and Pays $1.2 Billion Fine
The Justice Department announced this morning that Toyota will pay $1.2 billion in federal fines in a settlement resulting from the criminal probe regarding the unintended acceleration in its … [Read more...] about Toyota Admits Misleading Regulators and Pays $1.2 Billion Fine
Chrysler Recalling 867,795 SUVs for Brake Defect
Chrysler announced today that it is recalling 867,795 sport utility vehicles due to a possible braking problem. The problem was first reported in 2013 by a customer who noticed his brake pedal had … [Read more...] about Chrysler Recalling 867,795 SUVs for Brake Defect
Is Your New Car Collecting Data About Your Driving Habits?
About 1 in 5 new cars collect and transmit data about engine performance, safe or unsafe driving maneuvers, cellphone or entertainment system usage and your location. The data collected is … [Read more...] about Is Your New Car Collecting Data About Your Driving Habits?
Which Automaker Has the Worst Recall Record?
Of the 14.5 million cars sold in 2012 almost as many current and past models were recalled. The biggest surprise was that the two brands that are most highly regarded for their quality and … [Read more...] about Which Automaker Has the Worst Recall Record?
The Top Five Tips Regarding What to Look For in a Lemon Law Attorney
If you find a lemon law attorney that you think you like, make sure they are NOT charging you anything to represent you. Under the California Lemon Law, the automobile manufacturer is required to pay … [Read more...] about The Top Five Tips Regarding What to Look For in a Lemon Law Attorney
The Top Seven Reasons NOT To Pursue a Lemon Law Claim Without A Lemon Law Attorney
1. The automobile manufacturer may work with you and they may even tell you that they are "buying your car back," when it's really a dealer assisted trade-in that does not give you all of the benefits … [Read more...] about The Top Seven Reasons NOT To Pursue a Lemon Law Claim Without A Lemon Law Attorney
What is a Civil Penalty and How Do I Get One from a Manufacturer?
There are generally two ways to seek a civil penalty when using the California Lemon Law. The first way is the easiest way. If you believe that your vehicle is a lemon and you contact the automobile … [Read more...] about What is a Civil Penalty and How Do I Get One from a Manufacturer?
If you think you have a lemon, do not trade it in before consulting with a Lemon Law Attorney
We receive telephone calls every day from people who are sick and tired of taking their new car to the dealership for repairs and sadly, by the time some folks call us, they have already traded their … [Read more...] about If you think you have a lemon, do not trade it in before consulting with a Lemon Law Attorney