How 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 MoreDoes Lemon Law Apply to RVs?
You just bought your used recreational vehicle (or ‘’RV”), and you’re excited about the adventure ahead. You’ve been planning this road trip for a while. A few days before the trip, there’s a problem with one of the hoses. No big deal. You get it fixed, and on the way home, there’s a battery problem....read more
Read MoreWhy Would My Car Warranty Be Void?
When you buy something new, you expect it to work, and you expect it to last. This is why new products come with warranties. Oftentimes, you will even buy extra insurance on your new product to protect it beyond its manufacturer warranty. Car dealerships tend to be pretty good about offering lots of great warranties...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 MoreWhat Is The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act?
The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty ActAccording to the California Attorney General: The law requires that if the manufacturer or its representative in this state, such as an authorized dealer, is unable to service or repair a new motor vehicle to meet the terms of an express written warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts, the manufacturer...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
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