Ford Motor Company begins the new year facing increasing numbers of Lemon Law cases over the same transmission problems with the Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus that they've known about for … [Read more...] about 2016 Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus: Increasing Numbers of Lemon Law Cases But No Recalls Yet
Ford Fiesta Transmission Problems
Transmission problems with the Ford Fiesta continue to be one of the top complaints we hear from Ford owners. Ford Fiesta model year 2016 is equipped with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) that … [Read more...] about Ford Fiesta Transmission Problems
How Can an Attorney Help Determine if My Car is a Lemon?
Since the first automobile was manufactured, no vehicle has come off the assembly line absolutely free of defects. These defects can range anywhere from the very minor, easily resolved problems to … [Read more...] about How Can an Attorney Help Determine if My Car is a Lemon?
Is Your New Ford Focus a Lemon Law Case Waiting to Happen?
Owners of 2012 – 2014 year models of the Ford Focus and Fiesta may be prime candidates for a Lemon Law case. Like the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmissions) shudder problem with the Nissan … [Read more...] about Is Your New Ford Focus a Lemon Law Case Waiting to Happen?
Landmark California Lemon Law Arbitration Case
On June 4, 2013, the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District issued a ruling in a lemon law case holding that the arbitration clause in California’s standard automobile sale … [Read more...] about Landmark California Lemon Law Arbitration Case
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?
2010-2012 Ford Focus, Fusion, and Fiesta Transmission Problems
In the last few months, we have received a large number of calls from distressed drivers regarding 2010-2012 Ford Focus, Fusion, and Fiesta transmission problems. The problems stem mostly from the … [Read more...] about 2010-2012 Ford Focus, Fusion, and Fiesta Transmission Problems
In California, a New Lemon Law to Protect Used-Car Shoppers
Governor Jerry Brown signed a new California Lemon Law, which is the first of its kind in the nation, requiring new and used car dealers to check their used vehicles against a federal government … [Read more...] about In California, a New Lemon Law to Protect Used-Car Shoppers
Has Your Vehicle Spent More than 30 Days in the Shop for 1 Warranty Repair?
The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (the "Lemon Law"), California Civil Code Section §1793.2(d)(2) states that: "If the manufacturer or its representative in this state is unable to service or … [Read more...] about Has Your Vehicle Spent More than 30 Days in the Shop for 1 Warranty Repair?
What Vehicles Does the California Lemon Law Cover?
The California Lemon Law, or the Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, applies to three types of vehicles: 1.) The law applies to new vehicles that are still covered by their original factory … [Read more...] about What Vehicles Does the California Lemon Law Cover?