Kia Recalls Nearly 380,000 Vehicles for Potential Fire Risk
By Norman Taylor & Associates
Similar to a recent recall by Hyundai, Kia is recalling nearly 380,000 of its vehicles due to potential engine fire risks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHRSA), the following Kia vehicles are included in the recall: Short-Circuited Engines in Kia Vehicles The issue is due to a possible short circuit in the hydraulic electronic...read more
Read MoreHyundai Tucson Expands Recall for Engine Fire Risk
By Norman Taylor & Associates
Last September, the South Korean auto manufacturer, Hyundai, issued a recall for certain 2019-2021 models of Tucson crossover SUVs due to an electrical short in the car’s computer that could potentially start fires, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The initial recall was for about 180,000 vehicle models. In January, however, the...read more
Read MoreNHTSA Alleges Tesla Touchscreen Failures Pose Safety Concerns
By Norman Taylor & Associates
Tesla is one of the latest automakers on the radar of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The government agency, which regulates the safety of American roads and automobiles, is alleging that certain Tesla models are equipped with faulty touchscreen displays that could reduce safety. A Safety Concern for Tesla Drivers The vehicles in question are...read more
Read MoreHyundai Issues Electric Vehicle Recall
By Norman Taylor & Associates
March 1, 2021
Auto Recalls, Chevrolet, Hyundai, News, Recalls
Hyundai Issues Electric Vehicle Recall Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric Cars Catch Fire Car manufacturer Hyundai has issued its second recall of electric vehicles in less than a year. In October of 2020, 12 fires were reported in Kona Electric cars, causing the company to recall 6,707 vehicles. The fault lies in the batteries. Software...read more
Read More5 New Cars to Avoid This Year
By Norman Taylor & Associates
February 2, 2021
Uncategorized
Today, most cars are produced and sold to maximize safety and comfort for vehicle occupants. Nearly all car manufacturers try to hit those buzzwords you’re looking for to showcase their vehicle’s superiority over the competition: high-performance, luxurious, innovative, eco-friendly, and affordable. But that doesn’t mean that all cars are created equal in terms of performance...read more
Read MoreTroublesome Alfa Romeo Stelvio Vehicles Recalled for Numerous Defects
By Norman Taylor & Associates
Naturally, many people who buy “luxury vehicles” expect them to be beautiful, high-performance, durable, and equipped with high-quality features. Yet, even the newest and best-in-class vehicles can prove to be troublesome. That seems to be the case with some of the latest Alfa Romeo vehicles, including the 2018 Stelvio which has been recalled by the National...read more
Read MoreOctober is National Fall Car Care Month
By Norman Taylor & Associates
October 23, 2020
News
October is National Fall Car Care Month. Every year, the Car Care Council designates two months out of the year to bring awareness to the importance of regular car care – one in the spring and one in the fall. In the springtime, winter is ending and cars should be prepared for spring driving and summer road...read more
Read MoreWhat If My Manufacturer Won’t Refund or Replace my Vehicle?
By Norman Taylor & Associates
September 18, 2020
Lemon Law
As a vehicle owner, you should understand the legal rights you have and the responsibilities of your vehicle’s manufacturer. In California, lemon law protects you from being sold and stuck with a vehicle that has a defective part. If you have the original warranty, the vehicle manufacturer must attempt to repair the vehicle a “reasonable” number of...read more
Read MoreClass-Action Lawsuit Accuses Audi of Start-Stop Malfunctions
By Norman Taylor & Associates
September 9, 2020
Audi
The automobile manufacturer, Audi, is one of the latest companies hit with a class-action lawsuit for a defective part. The lawsuit claims that Audi willfully ignored an auto defect in the start/stop function in thousands of 2017-2020 vehicles that is “dangerous to drivers, vehicle occupants and innocent bystanders” and “could result in injuries or even...read more
Read MoreChevy Cobalt and Chevrolet HHR Fuel Leaks Under Investigation
By Norman Taylor & Associates
August 14, 2020
Chevrolet
The U.S. government’s road safety agency recently opened an investigation into possible fuel leaks by more than 614,000 vehicles manufactured by General Motors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that it received more than 200 complaints from vehicle owners with 2008-2010 Cobalt cars and 2008-2009 Chevrolet HHR SUVs. Thirty-nine of the complaints specified that there...read more
Read MoreGeneral Motors Class Action Alleges Engine Oil Guzzling Defect
By Norman Taylor & Associates
August 10, 2020
General Motors, Lemon Law
General Motors was hit with a certified class action lawsuit earlier this year. The lawsuit was originally dismissed in 2017 before the plaintiffs amended their complaint, which now alleges that the Gen IV Vortec 5300 engines, used in 2010-2014 vehicles, have defects that cause excessive oil consumption and damage the entire engine. Safety Concerns and Fraudulent...read more
Read MoreClass Action for Defective HVAC Systems in German Luxury Vehicles
By Norman Taylor & Associates
May 27, 2020
News
Does the ventilation system in your German-made luxury vehicle emit a mold- or mildew-like odor? You could be entitled to compensation due to a faulty HVAC system. Current and former owners and lessees of certain vehicle models may be entitled to a fully buyback of their car due to an HVAC system design defect that...read more
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