Ford Recalling 2019 Rangers Over Shift Problems

» Posted February 1, 2019 • Resources

We’re only a few months into 2019, but car makers are already reaching out to new vehicle owners about possible safety hazards.

Recycled Takata Airbags Raise Safety Concerns

» Posted January 30, 2019 • Resources

Car recalls are supposed to make the roads safer for everyone by alerting vehicle owners of parts and other defects that could cause big problems if left unaddressed. Although recalls are fairly common in the auto industry, they remain an imperfect solution. That’s probably the biggest takeaway from the recent news that many cars may still have defective Takata airbags in them, despite the fact that the Japanese parts maker and a number of car manufacturers have recalled some 40 million vehicles around the globe to replace the faulty safety devices.

Honda Won’t Recall CR-Vs Over Oil Problems

» Posted January 28, 2019 • Resources

Buying a car costs a lot of money. When you make that kind of investment, you expect the vehicle to work as advertised. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. New reports about an oil problem with some Honda CR-Vs are a reminder that many automobile defects can be difficult to notice.

Toyota Recalls Prius Models Over Stalling Malfunction

» Posted January 25, 2019 • Resources

Toyota is recalling nearly 1 million Prius vehicles over concerns about engine stalling. The move marks the Japanese car maker’s third attempt to fix a software bug that can cause vehicles to stop without warning.

Honda is Recalling Minivans

» 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.

NHTSA Won’t Investigate Car Defects During Government Shutdown

» 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.

What Happens to Lemon Law Cars After They’re Returned?

» 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.

Arkansas Dealership Ordered to Pay $5.8 Million for Lemon Ferrari

» 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.

Ford Developing Cellular Tech to Warn Vehicles, Pedestrians of Oncoming Accidents

» 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.

Tesla Upgrades Headlight Safety With Model 3 Reflectors

» 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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Ford Recalling 2019 Rangers Over Shift Problems

Recycled Takata Airbags Raise Safety Concerns

Honda Won’t Recall CR-Vs Over Oil Problems

Toyota Recalls Prius Models Over Stalling Malfunction

Honda is Recalling Minivans

NHTSA Won’t Investigate Car Defects During Government Shutdown

What Happens to Lemon Law Cars After They’re Returned?

Arkansas Dealership Ordered to Pay $5.8 Million for Lemon Ferrari

Ford Developing Cellular Tech to Warn Vehicles, Pedestrians of Oncoming Accidents

Tesla Upgrades Headlight Safety With Model 3 Reflectors

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