If you receive a class-action notice in the mail, you may feel a bit caught off guard. If you’re unsure of what steps to take next, this blog post is for you. You’ll learn your options and find out why you should never ignore a class-action notice pertaining to your vehicle.  What is a class-action…

The California Lemon Law is a great resource for vehicle consumers in the state. It protects buyers like you from taking a financial hit in the event your new vehicle happens to be defective. But you can’t access the benefits of this law if you don’t notice that there’s a defect in the first place.…

For many people, buying a vehicle is one of the biggest investments they will make. When you’re spending more money than you do on just about anything else, you want to make sure you’re protected if your new vehicle turns out to be the dreaded lemon. Fortunately, California has laws in place to protect consumers.…

Mr. Wirtz was recently featured in the 2022 San Diego Super Lawyer magazine. Read a snippet of the article or click on the link below for the full article. Leaning Lemon One of California’s top lemon-law attorneys, Richard M. Wirtz, didn’t set out to be a consumer attorney. In his early days, he says, “I believed…

The automotive industry is constantly growing, developing, and improving. As technology expands, so do the capabilities of our beloved vehicles. But this rapid growth comes with growing pains. If you feel like vehicle recalls have been on an uptick in recent years, you’re not alone.  In 2014, the number of total recalls hit a historic…

Each year, over 500,000 Ram trucks are sold in Canada and the U.S. As a manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks, Ram has more than 40 years of experience as an industry heavy hitter. Why are these vehicles so popular? Perhaps it is because their models have won several awards for both interior and overall design. Their…

Under federal law, car manufacturers have an obligation to issue a recall of vehicles or parts if they detect a flaw in the manufacturing process that results in a faulty part. This federal regulation is covered under “lemon laws,” which are a series of statutes that protect customers if they’ve purchased a defective vehicle. It…

In September 2021, a fire technical expert noticed an issue that caused an underhood fire on a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The expert notified the Speak Up For Safety Program about the problem. Not long after, a second underhood fire occurred involving a Sierra 2500. GMC became aware of the problem and a recall was…

General Motors, the car-manufacturing giant, has been named as the defendant in a class-action lawsuit filed in late 2021 in federal court. The company has been accused of producing cars with defective fuel management lifters, which are a safety hazard. This defect could be a breach of warranty laws. Manufacturer defects such as these may…

Congratulations! You’ve won your Lemon Law lawsuit against a car manufacturer or dealership. You, unfortunately, had a car that was a “lemon” and needed repeated repairs or had issues that couldn’t be fixed. At this point, you may have been able to return the car for the full purchase price. However, after you’ve won the…