» Posted January 23, 2019 Resources
Power sliding doors are a nifty option increasingly available on minivans. The upgrade makes it easier to open side doors with the simple press of a remote key or interior switch. Unfortunately, it appears that some power sliding doors have minds of their own.
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» Posted January 21, 2019 Resources
The ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government is having a wide range of impacts, from reportedly slowing lines at airports around the country to stifling food and drug inspectors. For car owners, there’s another important group of federal employees sidelined by the government funding snafu: workers at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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» Posted January 18, 2019 Resources
State lemon laws are designed to protect car buyers by forcing manufacturers to take responsibility for defects in their vehicles. Whether it’s a malfunctioning airbag, a transmission that stalls or seatbelts that just don’t ever seem to want to click, these laws force car makers to go the extra mile to fix defects that could impact the safety of anyone in the car. In California and other states, a manufacturer that can’t fix the problem while the car is still under warranty has to take it back.
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» Posted January 16, 2019 Resources
“Buyer beware” is an important piece of advice for anyone considering purchasing a vehicle. Thanks to a new decision out of a court in Arkansas, maybe it’s the sellers who should think twice before pushing a lemon.
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» Posted January 14, 2019 Resources
Smart devices have already changed the way we live, now mobile technology is set to change the way we drive. Ford Motor Co. is working on new safety technology that’s designed to warn people in the vicinity of an oncoming accident before the crash happens.
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» Posted January 11, 2019 Resources
The high-end electric car makers at Tesla want to help drivers better see what’s on the road ahead. A recent headlight upgrade has also helped the company get better reviews from safety experts.
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» Posted January 9, 2019 Resources
“Have you seen my keys?” might be one of the most common phrases shared among spouses, family members, roommates and anyone who shares a living space. There’s nothing quite like the mix of frustration, mental anguish and downright desperation (if you’re running late) that comes with a mad dash around the house looking for the keys.
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» Posted January 7, 2019 Resources
Ford Motor Co. wants to take another look at 1.5 million cars the automaker sold in North America. The problem: A fuel tank defect that could cause the vehicles to unexpectedly stall.
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» Posted January 4, 2019 Resources
Nissan is asking some 150,000 car owners to bring their vehicles back in for maintenance. The company wants to fix a manufacturing defect that it says could cause to cars to stall without warning.
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» Posted December 28, 2018 Resources
Technology is all the rage in the auto industry these days. Whether its devices that let you unlock a car and start it using your fingerprint, communications networks that may soon be able to send information in advance of a crash, or new airbags that will deploy on the outside of a vehicle, manufacturers are looking at all kinds of ways to make driving an easier and safer experience.
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