Self-driving cars will make human-driven cars the thing of the past – or at least that’s what many manufacturers want people to believe. Automated vehicles aim to make driving easier and safer for the driver. Many years of studies and tests may give self-driving cars...
Year: 2022
Signs that a transfer case is defective on an all-wheel vehicle
Anyone who owns a four-wheel drive or an all-wheel vehicle should know how important the transfer case is on these vehicles. This is the part of the drivetrain that transfers power to the front and rear axles of the vehicle. Issues with a transfer case usually aren’t...
Get that lemon fixed right away!
When you purchase a new car, you naturally assume it is in good condition. If you suddenly start having problems with the car, you might have bought a lemon. When this happens, it’s important that you have the car fixed right away. Your warranty should cover the cost...
3 things to look for in a car’s history report
Can purchase is a significant investment and given a myriad of things to consider, it can be understandably confusing. Fortunately, it does not have to be this way. Before purchasing a used car, you want to be sure that the car in question is worth your hard-earned...
What can you do if your motorhome turns out to be a lemon?
When people talk about buying a lemon (defective vehicle), they usually mean cars, SUVs and pickup trucks. Most any vehicle can qualify as a lemon if it continues to break down or perform unreliably (or not at all). The good news is you have options if a vehicle you...
Beware exploding seat belts
While exploding seat belts might sound like something out of a James Bond movie, the reality is much more mundane but far more worrying. Korean manufacturer Hyundai has just recalled almost 239,000 cars in the U.S. alone due to concerns over them. Three incidents have...
How a “lemon” impacts all areas of your life
If you get a car that's a lemon, you're certainly frustrated because you spent a lot of money on a vehicle that was not as advertised. This was a major investment, and you feel like you got ripped off. Maybe you spent $40,000 on a vehicle that is always in the shop...
General Motors announces major progress in 2017-2019 Volt recall
Sometimes, motor vehicle manufacturers will try to avoid public awareness of minor defects with their vehicles. Other times, they voluntarily initiate recalls to take defective vehicles off the road and replace components that don't work as they should. General...
3 reasons why you should inspect a used vehicle before purchase
When you are making an expensive financial undertaking like a home purchase, you would not dream of committing your finances before getting the home inspected and approved. The same is true when you are buying a used car. A car purchase is a major undertaking. As...
Can you return a noisy car?
You’ve been working hard and putting savings away to purchase a new vehicle. Finally, the day has come and you head off to the dealership to pick it up. At first, you’re filled with excitement and eagerly planning trips. A few miles into the journey back home, you...