What Is The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act?
The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act is a powerful California law that protects consumers of many different types of goods. If you’re a resident of California, you should consider yourself lucky — we have some of the strongest consumer protection laws in the entire United States! Especially when it comes to lemons (or defective vehicles). Purchasing...read more
Read MoreHow to Avoid Voiding Your Vehicle’s Warranty
What Are Car Warranties? Generally speaking, when you purchase a new vehicle from a dealer, the car will come with a warranty from the manufacturer. These warranties last for a set number of years and/or miles. A common base for new car warranties is three years and 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Some dealerships also offer extended...read more
Read MoreWhy You Should Always Buy a New or Used Car With a Warranty
There are several things you may consider when purchasing a vehicle, whether it’s a new or used one: overall look, gas mileage, repair costs, vehicle history, car insurance costs, internal features, your budget, and whether the vehicle fits your specific needs. One aspect that you should never overlook, however, is the importance of purchasing a...read more
Read MoreBreach of Warranty vs. Lemon Law Claims
California Lemon Laws 101 Every state has some type of auto/vehicle-specific warranty laws that protect consumers from breach of warranty committed by the manufacturer. In California, these laws are found under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. The provisions of this act are contained within California Civil Code Title 1.7 Consumer Warranties. While this code covers a...read more
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 more
Read MoreAre Tech Cars More Prone to Recurring Issues?
We’ve come a long way when it comes to safety car features. From airbags to antilock breaks, more features can help drivers avoid accidents. However, with the competition for manufacturers to build the bigger, better car with new technology, can this pose a reliability risk? While the answer may not be black and white, here’s...read more
Read MoreManufacturer vs. Dealership; Who is Responsible Under Lemon Law?
A vehicle is one of the biggest purchases you can make, so you expect it to work and to get fair value for what you pay for. However, if your vehicle turns out to be a lemon after driving it off the lot, you may wonder whether the manufacturer or the dealership is responsible for...read more
Read MoreWarning Signs You May Be Buying a Lemon
Purchasing a lemon vehicle will leave you with a headache that needs repairs, all while you are still making payments. Before purchasing a vehicle it’s always a good idea to do some homework before signing on the dotted line and taking the keys. Here are a few tips on how to pick up on the...read more
Read MoreWrite It Right: Why Everyone Should Save Vehicle Maintenance Records
In order to prove that your vehicle is a lemon, you must have proof that your new vehicle was defective and continued to be defective despite numerous attempts at repair. To establish this type of proof, consumers need to be able to provide evidence of vehicle maintenance. Auto body shops and repair dealers are actually...read more
Read MoreExtended Warranties ≠ Original Warranties
It is said, for those would deceive, every lie contains a grain of truth. And so it goes with automobile warranties. When you buy a new car it has what is called the original new car limited warranty. With most cars it lasts for 3 years or 36,000 miles whichever comes first, and some luxury...read more
Read MoreHyundai Revisited: Quality is not Dead
As of 2011, Hyundai was the fastest growing auto maker in the world and has been for the last two years. Take it as fact; no manufacturer achieves this without extraordinary determination and absolute focus on quality. Our business at Norman Taylor & Associates is the California Lemon Law. We see the consequence of lost...read more
Read MoreA Manufacturer’s Choice
As a title, Manufacturer’s Choice is not going to be, Movie of the Year. Regrettably there are no automobile manufacturers called, Sophie. The title is, however, relevant to the Lemon Law and to the more basic issues of right and wrong. There is so much cynicism about these days. Psychiatrists and Doctors are expected to...read more
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