Is Tesla Quality Control Going to Lead to More Lemons?
By Norman Taylor & Associates
Although Tesla is still ranking as one of the most innovative tech car companies in the U.S, consumer reports continue to give its high tech vehicles luke-warm 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...read more
Read MoreCar of the Month – Chrysler Recalls 2019-2020 Dodge Ram 1500 Trucks
By Norman Taylor & Associates
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 MoreFord Issues 3 Recalls Due to Crash Concerns
By Norman Taylor & Associates
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 MoreGM Recalls More than 88,000 Vehicles for Module Defect
By Norman Taylor & Associates
October 3, 2018
Lemon Law
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 more
Read MoreWhy Is Volkswagen Storing Thousands of Cars Around the Country?
By Norman Taylor & Associates
April 27, 2018
Lemon Law
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 more
Read MoreAttorney Norman Taylor Selected as a California Super Lawyer Again
By Norman Taylor & Associates
March 19, 2018
News
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 MoreCalifornia’s Lemon Law: Not Limited to Vehicles
By Norman Taylor & Associates
January 15, 2018
Lemon Law
In the United States, when consumers purchase new products, such as automobiles and motorcycles, they typically come with manufacturers’ warranties, which promise to repair the automobile or motorcycle if something were to go wrong. Sometimes, no matter how many times the repair shop has tried to fix the problem, it’s unable to correct it. In...read more
Read MoreFTC & the Auto Marketplace
By Norman Taylor & Associates
December 6, 2017
Uncategorized
You’ve probably heard about the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) before – a government agency that’s dedicated to protecting the American consumer. The FTC addresses mortgage, credit repair, and debt collection scams to name a few. But, did you know that it also acts as a watchdog in the auto marketplace? According to the FTC, “Buying or leasing...read more
Read More5 Worst-Rated Cars in 2017
By Norman Taylor & Associates
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
Read MoreNHTSA Safety Recalls for Defective Automobiles
By Norman Taylor & Associates
October 4, 2017
Uncategorized
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the agency “issues vehicle safety standards and requires manufacturers to recall vehicles and equipments that have safety-related defects.” The NHTSA says that reporting the problem is the first step in the process. If you are driving a defective or otherwise unsafe vehicle, the NHTSA wants to...read more
Read MoreTesla Exec Responds to Calls for Help on Social Media
By Norman Taylor & Associates
July 4, 2017
Recalls
Despite their innovative technology and stylish design making electric cars better-performing and more desirable than perhaps ever before, Tesla has been no stranger to maintenance and defect issues, particularly lately with both their Model S and Model X vehicles suffering from serious defects both in their components and their operating software. However, many Tesla owners...read more
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