You go to the dealership and buy a new car, and you're very excited about this purchase. At least, you're excited until you come out into the driveway the next day and see a small pool of oil underneath the car. It doesn't take you long to realize that the car is...
When you buy a new car or a used vehicle, you expect that it will work and get you where you need to go. Some people realize after purchasing a vehicle that it is in fact a lemon. It has something substantially wrong with it that the owner cannot easily repair....
Defective components and design issues can affect how safe a specific vehicle model is. Although a lot of testing usually goes into a vehicle model before it reaches the stage of mass production and distribution, vehicles do go on the market with design issues that...
When you spend money on a new or used vehicle, you want the most value for your investment. However, many unscrupulous dealers in California are waiting to take advantage of those that need a vehicle. When dealers have a defective automobile on their lot, their top...
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...