In some ways, buying a new car is easier than ever. The Internet provides a wealth of information on the safety, features, and reliability of both new and used cars. It’s easier than ever before to find reviews from current owners, track repair statistics, and make an informed choice. If you know the VIN of…

When purchasing a new or used vehicle in California, it’s essential to understand your rights under the California Lemon Law. This law provides protection if you’ve bought a vehicle with warranty-covered defects that affect its use, value, or safety and that cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts. However, vehicle manufacturers almost…

Maintaining any car is important for several reasons. However, if you have determined that your vehicle is a Lemon—which is one that has numerous or repetitive issues impacting its use, value, or safety, proper maintenance is downright crucial. Part of diligent vehicle maintenance includes double-checking your repair orders to ensure that all issues are addressed…

Electric vehicle (EV) batteries have emerged as pivotal in transitioning to a sustainable transportation future. The longevity of these batteries is often under intense scrutiny, influencing consumer confidence in their vehicle’s safety, environmental impact, and the overall economic viability of electric mobility. Typically, EV manufacturers provide warranties that cover battery performance for a specified number…

The success of a California lemon law case depends on what a vehicle owner and their attorneys can prove in court. Evidence in these cases typically involves paperwork recording essential events related to the vehicle and its issues.  Common examples of records needed in a lemon law case include: Don’t limit the records you keep…

The California Lemon Law protects new and most used car buyers from vehicles that have repeated, unfixable problems, whether it’s one part, one system, or multiple problems. This law requires manufacturers to either replace or refund a vehicle that has significant defects that aren’t resolved after several repair attempts. Over the years, some vehicles have…

If you don’t believe the automakers are only interested in making money, take a look at this chart. When you have a lemon and want a buyback, the financial impact per car bought back is just a few seconds of revenue.

Several recent news stories have highlighted a potential risk of driving an electric vehicle: battery fires. Some news reports focus on battery fires resulting from a vehicle crash. Others focus on battery fires caused by defects in the batteries themselves – vehicles that catch fire while simply sitting in a driveway or garage. EV battery…

In 2016, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced the fourth generation of its electric drive would be coming to its Smart Fortwo vehicles. The system promised to offer “emission-free driving” for those who owned Smart cars.  In 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a Safety Recall Report on the Smart Fortwo. The report states…

Getting a car repaired is stressful in the best cases. When you take a car in repeatedly for the same defect or even multiple defects, the frustration involved may increase. Whether you’re taking a car in for a first repair or yet another attempt, it’s important to advocate for yourself and get the information you…