J.D. Power’s 2023 Initial Quality Study (IQS) raised concerns upon its recent release as J.D. Power reports a record high number of quality issues per vehicle studied. The IQS measures vehicle quality by collecting information about the rate of vehicle problems in various car brands. Rates are measured in problems per one hundred cars (PP100). …

Class action lawsuits tend to include hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of people by default. Class action settlements automatically include people in a class action instead of leaving them out.  Yet, not everyone included in a class action should be included一or even wants to be there. Here’s when to consider opting out of…

When your vehicle is damaged and you submit an insurance claim, you trust that the insurance company will deal in good faith. You rely on the insurer to honor the terms of the insurance policy when it estimates the repair costs of your vehicle. But what happens when the insurer fails to live up to…

Subaru owners have filed a New Jersey class-action lawsuit alleging that the manufacturer has known about defective engine pistons since 2008. This defect allowed debris into the engines of these cars, further damaging the engine.  The flaw in the EJ25 2.5-liter and FA20 2.0-liter turbocharged engines affected the 2009–18 WRX and STI model years and…

Korean car manufacturer Kia has issued a second recall for the Optima sedans manufactured in 2013–14. This is the second round of recalls since 2020 for this make and model years, and it was initiated over concerns that a malfunctioning low-pressure fuel hose could cause the vehicles to catch fire. This is a nationwide recall…

General Motors, the manufacturer of the Chevy Bolt, announced a second recall on Bolts, covering all model years through 2022. The manufacturer closed a fire investigation prompted by claims that a defective battery in the electric cars could start a fire.  GM’s recall of Chevy Bolts affected an estimated 141,000 vehicles and includes model years…

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.…

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…