Among the most frightening car defects in recent years that have sparked recalls has been the defective battery modules in Chevy Bolt EVs and EUVs. The problem has caused at least a dozen vehicles to catch fire. The cost to General Motors (GM) of the recall is...
Many motorists may believe that their vehicle is a lemon, but wonder how to confirm that it qualifies as one under state law. How do you prove that to state officials so you can qualify for a buyback or warranty return as allowed by California Lemon Laws? Below are a...
If you buy a car, you expect it to work properly right out of the gate. You know that cars break down eventually, but you shouldn’t be in the shop a week after picking up your new vehicle. However, you may also assume that the car is under warranty since you just...
When you spend big on a new vehicle, it is fair to have high expectations. When the manufacturer does not meet these, it may not only be disappointing, it may also be dangerous. Hyundai recently issued a recall for almost half a million of its Sonata cars built...
When you buy a car, you expect it to work. You count on it. In fact, if you bought a brand new car, one of the main reasons that you did so might be that you did not want to have to worry about repairs for several years. You were willing to pay more money to avoid the...
Automobiles aren't manufactured with the expectation of remaining functional forever. Auto parts and tires may need replacing at some point, and a vehicle's owner may need to replenish fluids to keep a car in good working order. Many motorists expect the wear and tear...
Used cars come in all conditions, ranging from leased vehicles with under 50,000 miles to former rental vehicles in terrible shape. It can be hard to determine the condition and approximate value of a used car on a dealership lot, which is one reason why some...
It’s one thing to have your personal vehicle be a "lemon." Yes, it’s frustrating, but you likely have other ways to get around while things get sorted out. Perhaps you own a second car that you can use while you have the first one replaced or repaired. If you’re a...
There’s been a lot of excitement about “self-driving” cars in recent years. Tesla, with its Autopilot system, is most closely associated with autonomous vehicles. However, safety experts warn that the technology is far from perfect. As one official with Consumer...
Everybody has their favorite brand of vehicle to loathe -- but are some vehicles really more likely to be “lemons” right off the assembly line? Actually, yes. While Ford has always had its detractors, other folks have long sworn that foreign vehicles are the worst....