NHTSA Investigates Nearly 1.2 Million Tesla Vehicles Over Suspension Failures
Federal safety regulators have opened an investigation into nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving complaints about front suspension failures. Here’s what Tesla owners should know about the investigation and what it could potentially mean for their rights under California’s lemon law. Key Takeaways: Why Is the NHTSA Investigating Certain Tesla Vehicles? The National Highway......
Read MoreWhat Documents Do I Need to File a California Lemon Law Claim?
If you think your vehicle may qualify as a lemon, one of the most important things you can do right now is get your paperwork in order. California Lemon Law cases tend to come down to documentation. The more clearly you can show what problems you’ve experienced, when repairs were attempted, and whether the issue......
Read MoreDoes an OTA Update Count as a Repair Attempt Under the California Lemon Law?
Software updates that arrive wirelessly have become a standard part of owning a vehicle. But when a manufacturer pushes an over-the-air update to address a problem you’ve been reporting, it can be unclear whether that even counts as a repair attempt under California’s Lemon Law. Here’s what you need to know. Key Takeaways: What Is......
Read MoreCan You Refuse a Lemon Law Settlement in California?
Most California Lemon Law claims are resolved through negotiation, usually during or shortly after mediation, which means the settlement offer you receive at the mediation table is typically the manufacturer’s attempt to close the case before things go any further. That said, you, the consumer, have every right to say no. Our experienced California lemon......
Read MoreCan You Trade In a Lemon Car?
When a car keeps going back to the shop for the same problem, and nothing seems to fix it, most people hit a breaking point. Some file a Lemon Law claim. Others just trade the car in and try to move on. If you’ve already traded yours in, or you’re thinking about it, here’s what......
Read MoreCommon Mistakes That Can Weaken California Lemon Law Claims
A lemon law claim is rarely lost because the defect wasn’t real. Most of the time, cases get weakened by small early decisions that subtly undermine the evidence. If your car keeps going back to the dealership for the same problem, how you handle the process from the first visit matters more than most people......
Read MoreWhat Evidence Matters the Most for a Successful Lemon Law Claim?
California’s lemon law is one of the strongest consumer protection statutes in the country, but having a case on paper only gets you so far. What’ll actually end up determining the outcome of your case is the quality of your documentation. Simply put, the more complete and consistent your evidence is, the harder it’ll be......
Read MoreDoes the California Lemon Law Apply to Leased Cars?
A lot of people who lease vehicles assume they don’t have lemon law rights because they don’t own the car, but that’s not true! In fact, the California Lemon Law protects both buyers and lessees. Here’s what you should know. Key Takeaways: Are Leased Cars Covered By the California Lemon Law? Yes, California’s Song-Beverly Consumer......
Read MoreWhat Is a Lemon Law Civil Penalty?
California has one of the strongest lemon laws in the country, and one feature that makes it so is a special provision called a civil penalty. The civil penalty is an additional penalty, beyond actual damages, that can be imposed on manufacturers for failure to comply with the lemon law. If you’ve been fighting a......
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Turn Your Car Off in Drive?
Most drivers probably don’t think twice about how much their vehicle relies on the engine while it’s running. Beyond powering the car, the engine also supports systems like steering and braking. That’s why turning a car off while it’s still in drive, or having it unexpectedly shut off while driving, can quickly become extremely dangerous.......
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