» Posted July 7, 2016 • Resources
When car manufacturers release products with defects or are dishonest with customers, car buyers can face serious consequences. A vehicle is an expensive purchase and if a car does not work as promised, it can mean big trouble for the vehicle owner. California’s lemon laws provide some protection to car buyers whose vehicles turn out to be defective, but victims who get stuck with lemons often end up needing legal help to get manufacturers to do the right thing.
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» Posted July 5, 2016 • Resources
Volkswagen has been under fire for cheating on diesel emissions testing. The car manufacturer admitted that it rigged its vehicles to perform differently in emissions testing than when used in the real-world. Because the cars scammed the emissions testing process, the true level of nitrogen oxides being emitted into the atmosphere was obscured. The Chicago Tribune reports that when the deception came to light, it turned out that VW's diesel cars were emitting 40 times the permissible levels of nitrogen oxides.
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» Posted July 1, 2016 • Resources
When you are shopping for a new vehicle, you know that negotiating with a car dealer can be a major hassle. Most people feel like they cannot trust car dealers, and there is a good reason for their suspicion.
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» Posted June 29, 2016 • Resources
Most people in California depend on their cars to get around. You need your car to go to work, run errands, fulfill family obligations, and generally keep your life running smoothly. Cars are so important that when they start to cause problems, many people will buy a new one so they don't have worries related to the possibility of accidents, breakdowns or being stranded with no vehicle.
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» Posted June 16, 2016 • Resources
California’s Lemon Law generally applies to three kinds of automobiles: certified pre-owned automobiles that are still covered under the original factory warranty or an extended warranty that was acquired by way of the certification process; new automobiles that are covered by their original warranty; and used automobiles that are still covered by the original factory warranty.
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» Posted June 15, 2016 • Resources
If you’re thinking about buying an RV to take that cross-country trip of your dreams, you have undoubtedly come across a number of options -- including used RVs. While it is true that buying a used RV can help you save a large amount of cash, it is important to know what to look for in order to avoid buying a lemon.
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» Posted June 14, 2016 • Resources
Locating and buying a used automobile that is free of any and all issues can be a difficult task. Still, there are ways to avoid driving a lemon off the lot. Being able to spot possible issues, as well as conducting thorough research ahead of making your purchase can go a long way toward helping you avoid making a costly purchase.
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» Posted June 13, 2016 • Resources
Car dealerships can sometimes engage in dishonest tactics, including dealerships affiliated with vehicle manufacturers. One example of problems with dealers is misleading ads. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is strict on this issue in order to provide strong protection for consumers.
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» Posted June 10, 2016 • Resources
When a car manufacturer is aware of an issue with a vehicle or car parts, the responsible thing to do is to recall the car and fix the problem. Sometimes, however, vehicle manufacturers simply ignore defects in cars. When a car dealer or manufacturer fails to fulfill its responsibilities in any way, this can result in legal action against the manufacturer. A Los Angeles lemon law attorney can provide assistance with a case and can help those who are affected by a vehicle defect to understand their legal rights.
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» Posted June 9, 2016 • Resources
There are few things more frustrating for consumers than spending good money on a vehicle only to find that the car has repeated problems or is not safe to drive. Unfortunately for many consumers, getting car dealers and manufacturers to do the right thing in these situations is not always easy. Some consumers have taken novel approaches, such as making videos and publishing them on the Internet, in an effort to convince the car dealer or automaker to do the right thing and take responsibility for the problem car.
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