Steering is a key function for any automobile. The ability to steer allows drivers to directly control where a motor vehicle can go, to reach destinations, or to avoid obstacles. But what happens if an automobile defect suddenly causes a loss of steering control? Not...
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Mercedes issues recall for cars over engine stalling issue
The engine is one of the most crucial parts of any automobile. If something adverse happens to the engine and prevents it from working, the entire vehicle might as well be dead weight. An engine issue happens to be the crux of Mercedes-Benz’s latest recall. The...
What you shouldn’t do when life gives you lemons
Lemon laws are regulations that protect consumers from defective products. A product becomes a lemon when the defects affect its use, value and safety. In California, lemon laws apply to all vehicles, including new or used vehicles. What matters is that the...
What should I look for when purchasing a used vehicle?
Many drivers buy used cars because they either cannot afford a new one at the moment, or they just want to save money. With that said, it isn’t wise to go with a vehicle that sounds like a bargain without checking it out first. As the old saying goes, “If it’s too...
Signs that you should walk away from a car deal
You’re looking for a new vehicle and have pulled up at an auto dealer. You’ve explained to them roughly what you are looking for as well as your budget. They tell you that they have just the car for you. On the surface, the car seems ok, but the more you talk to the...
How to know if your car is a lemon
Buying a car is a significant investment, and you expect it to function without issues. However, what happens when your newly purchased car keeps breaking down, even after multiple repairs? You might have bought a lemon car with significant defects that impair its...
3 common questions about lemon laws
As a consumer, you have protection against buying unsafe products and defective goods. In the case of lemon laws, you’re protected from buying or leasing a faulty vehicle. If you find a vehicle is a “lemon,” then you may have the right to seek a refund or repairs from...
2 common lemon law myths
You recently bought a car, but, after taking it off the lot, you found that there were defects that were not listed. It can be frustrating to find that a car you recently purchased isn’t usable, which can be frustrating if you have to drive it frequently, especially...
Is my vehicle defect covered by a Lemon Law?
Buying a new car is a huge expense and one of the biggest purchases that people make outside of buying a home. You trust that what you’re buying is worth the money you spend. With both new and used cars at the highest prices we’ve ever seen, finding out yours has a...
What cars are behind the most California Lemon Law suits?
It’s been four decades since California enacted its Lemon Law to help consumers who have purchased vehicles that are suffering from serious defects that never seem to be reparable. Under the law, manufacturers have an obligation to either replace a defective vehicle...