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Lemon Recalls Make Car Buying a Risky Business

Twenty years ago, nearly everyone bought their new cars directly from a dealership and only those that were driving a car for business purposes were leasing their vehicles. And now that the credit crunch appears to be easing a little, leasing of vehicles is picking up again. With so many vehicles to choose from, options......

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Lemon Law Judgment Against Mercedes-Benz

Buying a “lemon,” a car with a defect that cannot be repaired, is often thought to be a problem with used cars. The recent judgment against Mercedes-Benz USA LLC for $482,000 in damages and legal fees to a Wisconsin customer, tells a different story. This is believed to be the largest judgment involving a single......

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Despite Publicity, California Lemon Law Still Needed for Toyota Owners

Despite massive publicity about an obvious—and potentially life-threatening—vehicle defect, it seems that some dealers will still try to wrangle out of taking care of it for consumers. Such occurrences highlight the continuing need for California Lemon Law. According to a recent news story published on the web site of television station CBS 5 in San......

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California Lemon Law: Should It Apply to Toyota?

A Sacramento, California-based consumer advocacy group called CARS (Consumers for Automobile Reliability and Safety) is arguing that Toyota Motor Corporation should buy back models with the highly-publicized unexpected acceleration problem as lemon law buy-backs. So far, Toyota has not taken this measure with their customers, instead urging them to bring the affected cars to dealerships......

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California Lemon Law: Never Give Up

On the heels of their largest ever recall involving two different problems regarding unexpected acceleration, Toyota Motor Company has just acknowledged that its next-generation Prius, which only went on sale in May of last year, has braking problems. The company is still deciding whether or not to issue a recall on the vehicle, which would......

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Driving a Lemon? Get Help Immediately

Toyota Motor Corporation sure has had its share of headlines lately. First it was for an apparent problem with floor mat configuration causing unexpected acceleration. Then a suit was filed targeting vehicle computer systems for unexpected acceleration. In the last week was a story on yet another part causing the same problem, and just on......

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The ‘Wall of Problems’ in Pursuing a California Lemon Law Case

Melinda and Roger Deberry of Charleston, West Virginia have just filed suit against Ford Motor Company for multiple defects in their 2008 Ford Focus, including problems with the engine, steering, suspension and drivability. The vehicle was purchased in February of 2008, and the couple claim they sustained lost wages and vehicle use while submitting it......

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The Crucial Need for California Lemon Law Enforcement

Some 40 years after the enactment of the original California lemon law, the need for this law is still being aptly demonstrated today. New information has recently surfaced on the largest recall Toyota Motor Corporation has ever issued, addressing unexpected acceleration in vehicles which could be potentially deadly to drivers. Initially Toyota claimed that the......

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California Lemon Law: Actually Fixing the Problem

Recent news has been carrying the story of Toyota’s largest-ever recall, after widespread complaints of unintended acceleration in various models. According to the manufacturer, the way the floor mat was designed could cause the vehicle to unexpectedly accelerate out of control, and the recall was for the replacement for floor mats as well as accelerator......

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Know Your Emissions Warranties

With new vehicles, it is common to find that an emissions warranty lasts longer than the manufacturer’s basic warranty. Some emissions warranties last as long as 8 years or 80,000 miles, covering parts such as the catalytic converter and the power train control module. It’s important to check a vehicle’s warranty manual, as it will......

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Don’t Wait for the Recall

General Motors has recently issued a recall for Chevrolet Corvettes from the 2005 through 2007 model years, because the roof panel may blow off. The problem stems from a defect with the adhesive bonding and removable roof panel to the frame; if the bond breaks, the roof panel could go flying off while driving. The......

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Don’t Back Off if You’re Driving a Lemon

A recent story in the Los Angeles Times Business Section reports that Toyota Motor Corporation—who recently issued the biggest vehicle recall in history—has now disclosed a number of dealings with safety issues that show efforts to keep such issues from consumers at large. For example, the company discovered during a routine test on its Sienna......

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Lemon Law News

  •   May 28, 2025

    What to Know About California’s New Lemon Laws in 2025

    California’s Lemon Law is getting some big updates, and if you’ve recently bought a car or you’re dealing with con...
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  •   May 8, 2025

    The Most & Least Expensive Car Brands to Maintain in 2025

    When you’re shopping for a car, it’s easy to focus on the sticker price. But the real cost of owning a vehicle goes ...
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  •   April 16, 2025

    Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Power Steering Failure Investigation

    The NHTSA is investigating power steering failures in newer Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks after a growing number...
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  •   March 9, 2025

    What to Know About the NHTSA’s GM L87 Investigation

    The NHTSA is looking into failures in GM’s L87 6.2L V8 engine after numerous reports of serious issues in Chevrolet, G...
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  •   January 31, 2025

    Jeep Wrangler Owners File Class Action Over Fire Risk

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Stellantis are facing a class action lawsuit over alleged defects in certain Jeep Wr...
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