Record Car Sales – Record Lemons?
A recent article (click here to read) tells us that 2015 was yet again another banner year for auto sales. In fact, it represents a record for consecutive years of increased auto sales. Although the article doesn’t mention it, this record of successive years of increased auto sales was easier to achieve for the simple...read more
Read MoreVehicle Scams, Fraud and Lemon Law Issues
The auto industry and their dealers are rife with scams and fraud and the potential buyer needs to be armed with the knowledge of how these scams work and how to avoid them. While many dealers run reputable businesses and sell buyers a vehicle without any fraudulent means, there are always those individuals or companies...read more
Read MoreClass Action Lawsuit Filed Over Drained Honda Battery
Everyone wants a vehicle that they can count on, and Honda is one of the most reputable brands for reliability. However, not all of these vehicles are trouble-free. A recent class action lawsuit against Honda alleges that the auto manufacturer sold more than two million vehicles with a defect that may cause the cars to...read more
Read MoreHyundai Issues Electric Vehicle Recall
Hyundai Issues Electric Vehicle Recall Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric Cars Catch Fire Car manufacturer Hyundai has issued its second recall of electric vehicles in less than a year. In October of 2020, 12 fires were reported in Kona Electric cars, causing the company to recall 6,707 vehicles. The fault lies in the batteries. Software...read more
Read MoreWhat Is Recall Clustering?
Recall clustering is a phenomenon that occurs when automakers delay recalls to minimize stock penalties and avoid being the first safety issue in a news cycle. Researchers at Notre Dame recently uncovered the problematic trend in a study called, “Hiding in the Herd: The Product Recall Clustering Phenomenon.” After analyzing 3,117 auto recalls over a 48-year period, researchers...read more
Read MoreTroublesome Alfa Romeo Stelvio Vehicles Recalled for Numerous Defects
Naturally, many people who buy “luxury vehicles” expect them to be beautiful, high-performance, durable, and equipped with high-quality features. Yet, even the newest and best-in-class vehicles can prove to be troublesome. That seems to be the case with some of the latest Alfa Romeo vehicles, including the 2018 Stelvio which has been recalled by the National...read more
Read MoreOctober is National Fall Car Care Month
October is National Fall Car Care Month. Every year, the Car Care Council designates two months out of the year to bring awareness to the importance of regular car care – one in the spring and one in the fall. In the springtime, winter is ending and cars should be prepared for spring driving and summer road...read more
Read MoreClass Action for Defective HVAC Systems in German Luxury Vehicles
Does the ventilation system in your German-made luxury vehicle emit a mold- or mildew-like odor? You could be entitled to compensation due to a faulty HVAC system. Current and former owners and lessees of certain vehicle models may be entitled to a fully buyback of their car due to an HVAC system design defect that...read more
Read MoreEmissions Scandals
You’ve heard the saying “any press is good press,” but Volkswagen’s reputation has taken severe beatings from the media over the years, and rightfully so. Their goal to become the world’s largest automaker was ultimately their downfall. The company’s shortcuts and dishonest practices cost them much more than $30 billion in fines, penalties, and restitution—...read more
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 more
Read MoreAttorney Norman Taylor Selected as a California Super Lawyer Again
Norman Taylor & Associates, A Professional Law Corporation is proud to announce that attorney Norman Taylor has been selected as part of California Super Lawyers® for the third consecutive year. Each year Super Lawyers® recognizes the top lawyers from across the country who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections made...read more
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...read more
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