Lemon Law Vehicles

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...

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...

It is remarkably easy to buy a used car these days. Salespeople at car dealerships are all too happy to show you around the lot while touting the unique features of each automobile. Dealerships and salespeople always talk up the car you are considering, but what do...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....