More Regulation, Less, or Proper Enforcement

By Norman Taylor & Associates

Automotive News reported on the 24th of June this year that auto dealers were getting closer to a complete exemption from oversight by the new consumer finance agency being created under the financial-regulation bill. The report further states that “House negotiators voted to oppose a Senate proposal to give the new agency authority to write...read more

Another Big GM Recall

By Norman Taylor & Associates

The Associated Press recently reported that General Motors Co. is recalling 1.5 million vehicles worldwide. Hard not to think, “Here we go again.” This recall was rooted in a defect with the heated windshield wiper fluid system that when it goes bad could eventually lead to a fire. This recall affects several pick up trucks,...read more

Recalls of Defective Vehicles Underscores Lemon Law Value

By Norman Taylor & Associates

Just as it seemed as though the hullabaloo about defective vehicle recalls was dying down, Toyota has added two new models to the list: the Lexus GX 460 and the Land Cruiser Prado. The recall came just hours after Toyota agreed to pay the largest fine ever imposed by the government against an automaker. This...read more

Secret Warranties on Car Defects

By Norman Taylor & Associates

Lemon Recalls Make Car Buying a Risky Business

By Norman Taylor & Associates

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...read more

Lemon Law Judgment Against Mercedes-Benz

By Norman Taylor & Associates

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...read more

Despite Publicity, California Lemon Law Still Needed for Toyota Owners

By Norman Taylor & Associates

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...read more

California Lemon Law: Should It Apply to Toyota?

By Norman Taylor & Associates

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...read more