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San Diego Lemon Law Attorney Talks About the Risks Associated With Buying Used Cars

» Posted November 16, 2016Resources

If your vehicle is not safe because of defects or repeated operational problems, you could become involved in a serious accident that results in death or injury.  A lemon law attorney can provide you with help understanding and taking advantage of consumer protection laws that protect many vehicles owners whose cars turn out to be dangerous.  Unfortunately, sometimes car buyers do not realize there are problems until accidents actually happen.

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General Motors Recalls More Vehicles Due to New Problems

» Posted November 14, 2016Resources

General Motors has recalled millions of cars in recent years. In 2014 alone, 12.8 million GM cars were recalled worldwide. This included 11.1 million General Motors cars in the United States being recalled.  CNN Money reports that the total cost of all of the GM recalls was an estimated $4.1 billion.  

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Watch Out for VIN Cloning

» Posted November 11, 2016Resources

Car buyers face lots of potential for loss when they are purchasing a vehicle. That said, buyers should consult with a San Diego lemon law attorney if they think they might have gotten a defective car.

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Common Scams and Pitfalls When Buying an Automobile

» Posted November 9, 2016Resources

Buying a car is a big investment, and the investment is a good one only if the vehicle that you buy is a reliable one. No car owner should be stuck with a bad car that does not work as promised, and that’s why the California car lemon law is so critical to consumers across the state.

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Car Warranties: Beware of Possible Scams

» Posted November 7, 2016Resources

Because cars are such big investments, they are often sold with warranties. Some warranties are written express warranties and other are implied that exist as a function of law.  An Orange County lemon law attorney can tell you that how your car warranty affords you protection under California’s lemon law.

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A Look at Vehicle Recalls Due to Defects

» Posted October 17, 2016Resources

When someone purchases a new vehicle and there are repeated problems, the California Lemon Law may provide important protections for the car owner. Unfortunately, it is very common for car owners to have to deal with serious safety defects, even on brand new cars. As Time reported, many car owners are now facing the recall of their cars because of problems with airbags.

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The Mystery Shoppers Have Spoken: San Diego Lemon Law Attorney Discusses Tesla’s Low Ratings

» Posted October 14, 2016Resources

Tesla is a car dealer that aims to avoid the traditional dealership model. While the idea of a factory-direct distribution model may seem an attractive alternative to the sometimes aggressive car-selling marketplace, reports indicate that mystery shoppers generally have rated Tesla as having among the worst dealership ratings in several important metrics.

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Undercover Investigation Reveals Defective Vehicles

» Posted October 13, 2016Resources

Car buyers in Los Angeles and elsewhere in the state should be aware of California’s lemon law and other consumer protection laws that could provide them with a remedy if there is a problem with their car. Unfortunately, many vehicles are sold with defects, and many car dealers sell cars that are not safe for motorists. Consumers need to be especially diligent about protecting themselves and watching out for signs of problems.

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The Car Purchase Process: A Look at Haggling

» Posted October 12, 2016Resources

Buying a car can be very stressful, as there is often a lot to learn. Consumers in Orange County and elsewhere throughout California need to know about consumer protection laws like the lemon law, as well as how to actually decide which car to buy and how much to pay.  One of the things that makes car buying so unpleasant for a lot of people is that they don't just walk into the dealership and find out what the price is (as they do in almost all other transactions they do over the course of their life).  Instead, consumers end up haggling with car dealers in a process that often makes them miserable.

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SEC Investigating Fiat Chrysler for Car Sales Fraud

» Posted October 10, 2016Resources

Many consumers are rightly worried when they buy a car because they are concerned that car manufacturers and car dealers are not honest. There is ample evidence to support this conclusion, from vehicle defects that dealers knew about to frequent reports of arrests of unscrupulous car dealers.  While there are consumer protection laws aimed at protecting purchasers of new cars in case of repeat defects, even taking advantage of these laws can require the help of a California lemon law attorney due to the complexity of the laws.  Consumers need to be aware of the risks and try to be proactive in protecting themselves.

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