CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE CHECKLIST
By Norman Taylor & Associates
December 16, 2022
Lemon Law
Certified pre-owned cars are pre-owned vehicles tested to earn a certification from the manufacturer or other certifying authority. When buying pre-owned vehicles, many consumers look for certified pre-owned cars instead of regular used ones because it’s better than taking a stab in the dark at other pre-owned lots. If a car dealership claims they performed...read more
Read MoreWhere Should I Take My Car for Repairs If I Suspect It Is a Lemon?
By Norman Taylor & Associates
November 16, 2022
Lemon Law
Seeking repairs is a crucial part of lemon law claims. Given how important maintenance is in this process, where should you take a car for repairs if you suspect it’s a lemon? The best place to take a suspected lemon for repairs is a manufacturer’s dealership. Here at Norman Taylor & Associates, we’ve handled over...read more
Read MoreVehicle Problems Not Covered Under Lemon Law
By Norman Taylor & Associates
November 15, 2022
Lemon Law
California lemon law offers consumers protection against persistent problems after the purchase of a vehicle. While many vehicle defects are covered under lemon law, there are still a few exceptions. Vehicle problems that are not covered under lemon law include: Our experienced lemon law attorney breaks down the types of defects that aren’t covered under...read more
Read MoreChevy, GM 10-Speed Transmission Problems: What You Need to Know
By Norman Taylor & Associates
November 10, 2022
Chevrolet, General Motors, Transmission Defects
Some of Chevy’s most popular vehicles are experiencing issues with their 10-speed transmissions. Affected cars include the brand new GMC Sierra, Chevy Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Chevy Silverado (though the full list is much more extensive, as seen below). Do you own a GM or Chevy vehicle that’s experienced transmission problems? If so, you might...read more
Read MoreFord’s 10-Speed Transmission Problems
By Norman Taylor & Associates
Ford’s new 10-speed transmission doesn’t seem to be living up to its promises. Drivers of specific Ford vehicles have experienced enough transmission issues that attorneys are working on gathering evidence to see if a class action lawsuit is viable. If you’re an owner or lessee of a 2018-2022 Ford Mustang, Expedition, or Lincoln Navigator, 2017-2022...read more
Read MoreTesla Safety Recall: 1.1 Million Vehicles with Power Window Issue
By Norman Taylor & Associates
October 31, 2022
Auto Recalls, Tesla
In September 2022, Tesla issued a voluntary recall for 1.1 million vehicles due to an issue with the window reversal software. This recall affects the Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y. This problem poses a safety concern: the window might not react properly when it detects an obstruction, leading to an increased...read more
Read MoreIs the Lemon Law Limited by Mileage?
By Norman Taylor & Associates
When you lease or purchase a new vehicle in the state of California, you’re immediately protected by the state’s lemon law. This means the car you purchased is expected to be problem-free, safe, and shouldn’t put you or your passengers in any danger. If it turns out you were sold a defective vehicle, the state’s...read more
Read MoreGM Fuel Injector & Wiring Harness Chafing Problems
By Norman Taylor & Associates
October 13, 2022
General Motors
Does your GM vehicle have issues starting, accelerating, or misfiring? Your car might have fuel injector defects. From brand new Cadillacs to Escalades and Suburbans, these problems affect some of GM’s most popular vehicles. General Motors cars are dealing with some serious fuel injector issues, even in some of its newest models: GMC Cadillac Fuel...read more
Read MoreWhat Is The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act?
By Norman Taylor & Associates
September 27, 2022
Warranties
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 a car...read more
Read MoreDoes California Lemon Law Apply to Private Sales?
By Norman Taylor & Associates
September 23, 2022
Lemon Law
Purchasing a used car through a private sale has its advantages. You can usually save quite a bit of money compared to the sticker price at a car dealership, you won’t have to pay any additional fees, deal with pushy sales staff, or spend hours at a dealership signing paperwork. That said, there is one...read more
Read MoreWho Regulates Car Dealerships in California?
By Norman Taylor & Associates
January 18, 2022
Lemon Law
In California, we have laws to protect consumers from buying a vehicle that breaks down shortly after driving it off the lot. But what happens to the dealership if they are found to have sold a lemon? To find out, we need to understand who regulates car dealerships in California. The Department of Consumer Affairs...read more
Read MoreLawsuit Filed Over Chevy Bolt EV Blind Spot Monitoring Issues
By Norman Taylor & Associates
September 9, 2021
Chevrolet
Chevy is one of the latest vehicle manufacturers facing a class action lawsuit, which alleges that certain vehicles have faulty blind spot monitors on the passenger side that activate warning lights when there is nothing present in the blind spots. The Blind Spot Monitoring safety system issues allegedly impact 2018-2020 Chevy Bolt EV vehicles. Safety...read more
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