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....
If you buy a new car only to find it breaks down or has a fault, you need to know what you can do about it. Fortunately, like all other states, California has a law to address this. Lemon laws are designed to protect the consumer against “being sold a lemon.” If your...
California Lemon Lawyer Explains Claims for Used Cars Lemon laws are designed to help consumers who find themselves with a defective and irreparable product. If you buy a defective car covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, California lemon laws might have your back....
Our Palmdale Lemon Lawyer Explains Common Defects When you purchase a new or used vehicle, you expect a certain level of safety and reliability. If the vehicle you recently purchased repeatedly breaks down in the first several years, then you may begin to wonder if...
Have you experienced problems with your vehicle and the dealer has been unable to make repairs? If you buy or lease a vehicle that is covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, the California Lemon Law gives you a powerful tool if the dealer can’t repair your car. ...