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...
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California lemon laws: How many repair attempts are needed?
When you buy a car, you expect it to serve you for a considerable time in the coming years. However, you may be in for frustrations and disappointments if the car keeps breaking down every now and then. The resulting inconvenience can leave you questioning your...
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...
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...
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...
A little homework may help you avoid buying a lemon in California
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...
Should a new car leak oil?
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...
Is a Chevy Bolt mass buyback program in the future?
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...
How to prove that your California car is a lemon
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...