When a business relies on vehicles, any defect in those vehicles can have major consequences. In California, transportation is often necessary for commerce. The effects of a defective vehicle can ripple throughout a business, affecting its bottom line and reputation....
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Vehicle Defects
When does a defect trigger the lemon law?
The California lemon law stands as a safeguard for vehicle buyers. When someone owns a new vehicle and ends up facing persistent defects, this law could be helpful in getting a new vehicle or a refund. Understanding when a defect triggers the lemon law is important...
5 actions to take when a vehicle defect causes injuries
California boasts scenic highways and bustling urban roads, where millions of vehicles traverse daily. Unfortunately, defects in vehicles can sometimes lead to injuries, leaving individuals grappling with physical and emotional challenges. If you find yourself in such...
Ford EVs recalled again due to power loss problem
Ford Motor Company is recalling thousands of its electric vehicles (EVs) over a battery problem, which can suddenly cause power loss while driving. However, several affected vehicles were part of an earlier recall over the same issue last year. The latest recall...
Nikola recalls EV trucks over battery fire problem
Whether running on a combustion engine or an electric motor, all automobiles carry an inherent fire risk. It could be an issue with the fuel line or a battery problem that raises the risk of a car fire, and car fires are dangerous to drivers, passengers and anyone...
Is your motorcycle covered by lemon laws?
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of buying yourself a new motorcycle. You’ve saved up for that model you’ve been dreaming of and it’s finally yours. You take it out on the open roads to really see how it performs and…something’s wrong. It’s disappointing,...
6 common defects that lead to wrecks
Have you ever been in a car accident and wondered if a vehicle defect caused it? Unfortunately, defective auto parts play a role in many collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has the job of keeping America’s roadways safe. They are...
What are the personal consequences of buying a defective car?
The disappointment that comes with spending your hard-earned money on a car only to learn that it is a lemon cannot be overstated. After finding your ideal car, the last thing you want is to find out that your effort has gone to waste. As with your other possessions,...
The true financial impact of a lemon
If your car is a lemon, the financial impact can be substantial. For one thing, you may have just purchased this vehicle and made a major investment. It may have cost tens of thousands of dollars, and you feel that you have been scammed out of that money because the...
3 ways self-driving cars could cause recall problems
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...