CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE CHECKLIST
Certified pre-owned cars are pre-owned vehicles tested to earn a certification from the manufacturer or other certifying authority. When buying pre-owned vehicles, many consumers look for certified pre-owned cars instead of regular used ones because it’s better than taking a stab in the dark at other pre-owned lots. If a car dealership claims they performed a......
Read MoreWhere Should I Take My Car for Repairs If I Suspect It Is a Lemon?
Seeking repairs is a crucial part of lemon law claims. Given how important maintenance is in this process, where should you take a car for repairs if you suspect it’s a lemon? The best place to take a suspected lemon for repairs is a manufacturer’s dealership. Here at Norman Taylor & Associates, we’ve handled over......
Read MoreDoes California Lemon Law Apply to Private Sales?
Purchasing a used car through a private sale has its advantages. You can usually save quite a bit of money compared to the sticker price at a car dealership, you won’t have to pay any additional fees, deal with pushy sales staff, or spend hours at a dealership signing paperwork. That said, there is one......
Read MoreCar of the Month – Audi 2019 e-Tron – Recall Problems
2019 Audi e-Tron Recall It’s not uncommon for manufacturers to have production line problems. However, it can be disappointing when you learn that the vehicle you just purchased or leased has been recalled. Not only can this be an inconvenience, but many times, it’s also a safety issue that needs to be rectified sooner rather......
Read MoreCar of the Month – Chrysler Recalls 2019-2020 Dodge Ram 1500 Trucks
When you purchase or lease a new vehicle, you expect all components to be in safe, working order. Unfortunately, many vehicles leave the production line with defects that can pose a severe safety risk for drivers, passengers, and other motorists. If you are the owner of a 2019-2020 Dodge Ram 1500, your vehicle could be one of......
Read MoreIs Tesla Quality Control Going to Lead to More Lemons?
Although Tesla is still ranking as one of the most innovative tech car companies in the U.S, Consumer Reports continues to give its high-tech vehicles lukewarm reviews. Consumers also have many complaints when it comes to the delivery of Tesla’s vehicle quality. Here’s what every consumer needs to know about Tesla and how its quality control practices......
Read MoreFord Issues 3 Recalls Due to Crash Concerns
Ford Motor Co. is recalling approximately 1.5 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles in the United States and Canada due to three separate issues which cause significant safety concerns. The recall involves select 2011-13 Ford F-150 pickups with six-speed automatic transmissions, 2017-19 Lincoln Continental vehicles, and select 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Navigator, and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles.......
Read MoreGM Recalls More than 88,000 Vehicles for Module Defect
This past June, General Motors issued a recall on approximately 88,000 of its popular GMC Terrain mid-size SUVs due to a major safety defect. The defect could cause the airbags to fail to deploy in the event of an accident, leading to significantly increased risk of serious injury or death. The recall centers around a......
Read MoreWhy Is Volkswagen Storing Thousands of Cars Around the Country?
By now you’ve probably heard about the gigantic scandal that has besieged German automaker Volkswagen, who own and operate a number of other brands including Audi, Bugatti, and numerous others. In September 2015, the automotive mega-giant admitted to installing software that was designed to cheat emissions tests conducted by the EPA in order for their......
Read More5 Worst-Rated Cars in 2017
Buying a new car can be very exciting. From the moment you drive it off the lot, you take in that “new-car smell” and you become enamored. But over time, things start to go wrong and you begin to realize that your dream car was a big mistake. Consumer Reports spends a lot of time helping......
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