If you’re the owner of a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, you may have some money coming your way.  In February 2020, two different class-action lawsuits were filed on behalf of owners and lessees of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. After nearly two years of legal proceedings, the court has preliminarily approved a settlement for one of the…

Tesla is famous for making history with its self-driving electric cars. But now, the electric car company is making headlines for a different reason: safety concerns related to camera issues and trunk functionality that contribute to the likelihood of an accident.  Tesla’s Model 3 and Model S Recalled The most recent Tesla recall was announced…

For a while now, owners of some Tesla cars have been dealing with annoying mechanical issues. For example, some Tesla models have a known ongoing shudder issue. When you pay Tesla prices, the last thing you want to be left dealing with is a shaking vehicle. Tesla has finally gotten around to addressing the issue.…

There is a lot being said about the California lemon law. At this point, you probably know the basics. It’s a law that protects the buyers of vehicles within the state by enforcing these mandates on manufacturers: What does this mean exactly? Put simply, if you buy a defective car in California, the manufacturer has…

A class action has been filed in which consumers claim that FCA US, LLC and its parent company Stellantis knowingly sold diesel trucks with a defective part. That part was a CP4 fuel pump manufactured by Bosch. According to the consumers, this pump led to “catastrophic” complications for their vehicles. If you drive a RAM…

On October 23, 2021, Tesla released a new beta test (update 10.3) for its full self-driving software. Within 24 hours, the company had issued a recall after seeing some issues.  Although there were no specific defects mentioned, Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla’s quality assurance team had discovered problems with left turns being made at traffic…

This year, the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism began an investigation into more than 600,000 large Ram diesel trucks. According to a report, the investigative bureau has received more than 22 complaints about the 2019 and 2020 models of these trucks. Reportedly, the problem comes down to a loss of power that…

Self-driving cars continue to grow in popularity and presence. And why shouldn’t they? They’re the stuff of the future!  But as the number of self-driving cars on the road expands, they’re statistically likely to face manufacturing defects. This is especially true given the number of high-tech elements these cars need to function.  Traditionally, the fault…

Volkswagens are classic. Their long-standing reputation for quality and style makes them a popular car choice. But the last thing you want is a bug in your Bug.  With this in mind, it’s helpful to know the signs of common issues that crop up in Volkswagen vehicles. Faulty products are often the result of a…

A bright yellow lemon looks like it should be delicious, but bite into one and you’ll quickly regret the decision. The promise of the appealing outside is quickly overwhelmed by the bitter taste within. This relatable experience is why defective vehicles are known as lemons.  A shiny new car can come with a strong brand…