General Motors Class Action Alleges Engine Oil Guzzling Defect
General Motors was hit with a certified class action lawsuit earlier this year. The lawsuit was originally dismissed in 2017 before the plaintiffs amended their complaint, which now alleges that the Gen IV Vortec 5300 engines, used in 2010-2014 vehicles, have defects that cause excessive oil consumption and damage the entire engine. Safety Concerns and Fraudulent...read more
Read More6 Steps to Preparing Your Lemon Law Claim
The excitement of buying a car can quickly turn sour when you find out that you may have purchased a lemon. These vehicles are not just a costly inconvenience but can affect your vehicle’s use, value, and safety. Not every troublesome car is a lemon, but if you believe that you even possibly have one...read more
Read MoreHow Do I Determine If My Vehicle Is a Lemon?
Taking your car in for multiple repairs can be incredibly frustrating. Something that the mechanic says was fixed is now broken again, and it seems that you just paid a high price to get it fixed the first time. If this is the case for you, you may have a lemon on your hands. Under California...read more
Read MoreIs a Lemon Law Buyback the Right Move For Me?
The excitement of buying a car can easily be overturned by the stress of finding out that the vehicle meets the criteria of a lemon. The good news is that California Lemon Law protects you, the consumer, by allowing you to take legal action against the manufacturer. If the vehicle manufacturer is not able to repair a...read more
Read MoreOptions for Those Who Purchase Cars that Continuously Break
It happens more often than you think. Someone buys a new or used car, and it breaks down within a few weeks. They take it into the shop, are told it’s repaired, but the car breaks down again the next month. Before long, the owner spends thousands of dollars on ineffective repairs. The owner thought...read more
Read MoreConsider Buying a Used Car with a Warranty
Imagine you buy a used car at your local dealership. After a long afternoon of signing paperwork, you drive off with your latest purchase. Only a few weeks later, the engine fails and leaves you stranded on the 405. You go back to the shop, but they claim no responsibility. If you had considered buying...read more
Read MoreA Lesser-Known Cause of Car Accidents
When it comes to car accidents, one of the most common causes is none other than driver negligence and there’s no way around it. Even though they’re called “accidents,” in reality the vast majority of auto accidents are preventable. As far as driver negligence is concerned, driver behaviors are what cause most car accidents, such as:...read more
Read MoreManufacturer Defect vs. Owner Negligence
One minute, your car is running better than ever; the next, you’re sitting on the shoulder waiting for roadside assistance. When you finally get your vehicle in the shop, you find out that a vital part of the engine is malfunctioning (again). At this point, you feel like a manufacturer defect is messing with your car, but...read more
Read MoreWhat Are The Risks of Buying a Car With an Open Recall?
Buying a used car is like treasure hunting, sometimes you find the deal, and other times you walk away empty-handed. If you’ve ever browsed used vehicles, you know there are plenty of potential pitfalls when searching for the right one. Today, Norman Taylor & Associates will discuss one pitfall in particular: open recalls. What Is an Open...read more
Read MoreCertified Pre-Owned Checklist
Certified pre-owned cars are pre-owned vehicles that have gone through testing to earn a certification from the manufacturer or other certifying authority. When buying pre-owned vehicles, many consumers look for certified pre-owned cars because it’s better than taking a stab in the dark at other pre-owned lots. Unfortunately, a certified pre-owned vehicle isn’t a quality...read more
Read MoreHow Lemon Laws Came About
If you’re driving a defective vehicle that won’t respond to repairs, you may be thinking about filing a lemon law claim, as you should. When you invest so much money in a new or used vehicle covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, the manufacturer should deliver what it promised no questions asked, but it’s rarely that simple. You may be...read more
Read MoreCar of the Month – Corvette Z06 Cooling Defects Puts General Motors in Hot Water
Corvette Z06 Class Action Lawsuit General Motors has owners of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 feeling hot under the collar over cooling problems. Over 30,000 Corvette Z06 track cars have been affected by a faulty cooling system — and this is their fourth lawsuit surrounding this issue. If you are the owner of a Corvette Z06...read more
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