Understanding the California Lemon Law
By Norman Taylor & Associates
June 8, 2013
News
Every state in the US has consumer protection laws. The Lemon Law, often thought to be only for vehicles, in fact applies to any goods bought for personal use. California has one off the best Lemon Laws When you purchase a car in California you have the right to expect it to be reliable. If...read more
Read MoreChrysler Agrees to NHTSA’s Recall Request
By Norman Taylor & Associates
May 25, 2013
News
Earlier this month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requested that Chrysler issue a recall to correct the risk of a fuel spill resulting from rear end collisions. Chrysler declined to issue the voluntary recall that would affect 2.7 million model years 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and model years 2002-2007Jeep Liberty owners. After some back...read more
Read MoreALERT: 2011 Jeep Patriots Under Investigation for Stalling
By Norman Taylor & Associates
November 1, 2012
Engine Problems, Lemon Law
From time to time we alert our car buying public of problem vehicles. Often such cars with well-documented defects are also potential Lemon Law candidates. Automotive news in their Oct. 29, 2012 issue reports that safety officials have begun a preliminary evaluation into complaints of stalling engines in 2011 and 2012 model year Jeep Patriots...read more
Read MoreRV Owners Are Far Too Patient (And Manufacturers Take Advantage of It)
By Norman Taylor & Associates
September 30, 2012
News
Recently I reviewed an RV case. The number of defects was astonishing. This was a Class “A” RV that cost the client over $400,000.00. The list of defects went on page after page. As I continued to review the case, I noticed how every visit was in excess of 15 days and for the visit...read more
Read MoreLemon Law Recall Announcement- Fiery Fords Escape
By Norman Taylor & Associates
July 31, 2012
Lemon Law
Paul A. Eisenstein writing for the Detroit Bureau documented another Ford Motor Co. problem. Ford is telling its owners of an estimated 11,500 new Escapes to park their vehicles until they can be repaired by dealers due to potential fuel line leaks that could cause fires. Some years ago Ford had another vehicle that was...read more
Read MoreExtended Warranties ≠ Original Warranties
By Norman Taylor & Associates
July 3, 2012
Lemon Law, 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 MoreThe Concurs D’LeMon [Our Lemons are not Sweet]
By Norman Taylor & Associates
June 15, 2012
Lemon Law
Paul Eisenstein of the Detroit Bureau reports on a little competition being held by Hagerty Insurance; called a “Search for America’s Sweetest Lemons.”It sounds like a lot of fun and a chance to get the creative juices flowing. However, as a California Lemon Law firm we seldom see lemons as sweet. Think Toxic Waste Hazardously...read more
Read MoreHyundai Revisited: Quality is not Dead
By Norman Taylor & Associates
April 6, 2012
Lemon Law, Warranties
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
By Norman Taylor & Associates
February 16, 2012
Lemon Law, Warranties
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
Read MoreChevy Volt – When Green Turns to Charcoal
By Norman Taylor & Associates
December 22, 2011
News
It’s hard to imagine anything more frightening than being in a burning vehicle. It is the stuff of nightmares especially when it’s a new car that had green enthusiasts buzzing prior to its release. In 1978 the Ford Pinto became a world wide news item because of its susceptibility to crash induced fires. Twenty seven...read more
Read MoreThe Future of California Lemon Law
By Norman Taylor & Associates
August 31, 2011
Lemon Law
Don’t panic, the Song Beverly Act, California’s Lemon Law, is not going anywhere soon. As far as the future, it depends of how far forward you are willing to look. Twenty five years from now the number of Lemon Law cases could be 75% of what there are today. There are a number of reasons...read more
Read MoreThe Worst Repair Order Violations
By Norman Taylor & Associates
June 23, 2011
Lemon Law, Warranties
Over the years at Norman Taylor & Associates, we have handled thousands of California Lemon Law cases. Some are so devious and underhanded we read them in amazement. They are shown around the office followed by comments like, “Do you believe this? Do these people really not understand Bureau of Automotive Repair requirements for a...read more
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