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Independent Auto Repairers Checking Cars for Defective Airbags

» Posted March 27, 2017Resources

There are many different rules and regulations which aim to protect those who buy cars that turn out to have serious defects.  For example, the lemon law can provide help to new car buyers, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has a recall process for both newer and older cars that turn out to have serious safety issues.

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The FTC Mandates Used Car Dealers Provide More Info to Car Buyers

» Posted March 24, 2017Resources

Buying a car is a big investment. This is why there are various consumer protection rules, like the California motor vehicle lemon law, which aim to provide protection to motorists who spend money on vehicles. 

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New Vehicle Sales Projected to Stay Strong in 2017

» Posted March 22, 2017Resources

According to Automotive News, the market for new vehicle sales is expected to continue to be strong throughout 2017.  With millions of consumers buying new cars over the course of the year, there is a substantial likelihood that at least some of those vehicle purchasers will end up with a car that has repeated problems. If you are one of the unlucky consumers whose new car suffers from continual issues, you should find out how the California lemon law protects you.

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Luxury Car Fraud Scheme Busted By Undercover Agents

» Posted March 20, 2017Resources

Consumers buying cars could face tremendous potential for financial loss if something goes wrong with a vehicle purchase transaction. Car buyers benefit from some consumer protection in specific cases, such as protections provided by California’s lemon laws. Still, there are many situations in which car buyers end up losing out on their hard-earned money because of dishonest car manufacturers and unscrupulous car dealers.

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For-Hire Automobiles: Some Owners Are Not Getting Their Cars Fixed

» Posted February 24, 2017Resources

Drivers who drive for car sharing services depend on their vehicles for their livelihood. Unfortunately, many of the cars that these drivers own are among the millions of vehicles subject to recalls for serious defects over the last several years.

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VW’s Recall Rates Were High Even Before Their Emission Issues

» Posted February 22, 2017Resources

Car defects can be a major hassle for motorists.  Those who own cars that have defects can find themselves facing a safety risk and having to cope with getting their cars repaired. Because recalls can be such a problem for consumers, it is important for everyone who is buying a car to do research into the reliability of individual makes and models.

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Repair Quotes: Are You Being Scammed?

» Posted February 20, 2017Resources

California’s lemon law provides protection for certain consumers whose new vehicles need repeated repairs. Unfortunately, there are many situations where auto repairs become necessary on both new and used cars.

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Avoiding Car Warranty Scams

» Posted February 17, 2017Resources

Because cars are such a big investment for consumers, a variety of law are aimed at protecting consumers. One such law is the California lemon law, but there are also other consumer protection rules that apply to a wide variety of situations. 

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Malfunctioning Car Features: Even Safety Features Designed to Protect You Can Malfunction

» Posted February 15, 2017Resources

Many cars today come equipped with advanced safety features that are designed to reduce the chance of sustaining injuries while traveling.  Safety features that are aimed at preventing motorist injury can range from a simple seatbelt to antilock brakes to forward crash avoidance systems and rear-view cameras. The advancements in safety devices over the past several decades have both helped to reduce crashes and have made it possible for more motorists to survive when crashes do occur.

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Car Recall Basics

» Posted February 13, 2017Resources

If you have a problem with your vehicle, you need to understand the laws that will protect you. A Los Angeles lemon law attorney can provide you with insight into how the lemon law works if you have problems with your car. You should also know how the process works for mandated recalls when a manufacturer releases many cars with defects and the cars all have to be recalled to fix the safety problem.

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