Average Age of Vehicles on Us Roads Hits Record High
The average age of vehicles on US roads has reached a new milestone, with cars and light-duty trucks staying in service for an average of 12.5 years. This is an increase of three months compared to the previous year, according to data from S&P Global Mobility. The trend of older vehicles on the road has......
Read More6 Steps for Preparing Your Lemon Law Claim
Discovering that you may have purchased a lemon can quickly turn the excitement of buying a vehicle sour. Lemon cars, which have unfixable and recurring problems, can be a costly inconvenience and affect the value and safety of your car. While not every troublesome car is a lemon — if you believe you have one......
Read MoreThe Rising Cost of Cars: A Growing Problem for Middle-Class Americans
The idea of owning a car has always been a part of the American dream. However, recent trends suggest that this dream is becoming less accessible to the average American. The high cost of new cars drives people away from the market, and many are settling for used cars instead. Unfortunately, this trend has been......
Read MoreGM Recalls 174,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Risk
General Motors (GM) is recalling over 174,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cutaway vans from the 2003-2023 model years due to a fire hazard. The recall affects vans with an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. According to GM, the HVAC’s wiring can corrode and overheat, which could cause a fire. The......
Read MoreUnderstanding California’s Breach of Warranty Laws: Know Your Consumer Rights
As a consumer, you have the right to expect the products you purchase will meet certain standards of quality and reliability. When a product fails to live up to these promises, you may be entitled to compensation under California’s breach of warranty laws. Our experienced California lemon lawyer explains what a breach of warranty means,......
Read MoreWhy You Should Always Buy a Car with a Warranty
Buying a car is a major investment, and you want to get the best value for your money. While it may be tempting to go with the cheapest option or a used car without a warranty, it could cost you more in the long run. That’s why our experienced California lemon lawyer is here to......
Read MoreWhat Are California’s Airbag Warranty Laws?
Airbags are one of the most important safety features in modern vehicles. They provide protection by inflating and cushioning a vehicle occupant in the event of an accident, ultimately reducing the risk of severe injury or death. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, front airbags reduce driver fatalities by 29% and front-seat passenger......
Read MoreHyundai and Kia Recall 570,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Risk
Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall for 570,000 vehicles due to a potential fire risk. The issue stems from tow hitch wiring harnesses with modules purchased through Hyundai or other authorized retailers. A circuit board in the module could be susceptible to water, which can cause an electric short and result in fire. Here’s......
Read MoreTesla Model S and Model X Suspension Defect Class Action Lawsuit Filed in California
A recent class action lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California alleges Tesla sold Model S and Model X vehicles with a suspension defect. Plaintiffs claim that the Tesla vehicles at issue have one or more defects in their suspension system that cause the “front and rear control arm assembly components to prematurely loosen,......
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Hyundai Dual-Clutch Transmission Problems?
Hyundai is a brand known for producing cars with advanced technology. One of their most innovative features is the dual-clutch transmission (DCT), which, as the name suggests, uses two clutches to shift gears. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions, DCTs allow users to pre-select gears, providing smoother and faster shifts. However, in recent years, Hyundai has faced......
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