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Kia and Hyundai Settle Engine Defects Class Action: Are Your Rights Affected?
Hyundai recently agreed to settle a class action based on alleged defects in several Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The vehicles covered by the defect were built with dangerously defective engines prone to sudden stalling and spontaneous fires. The parties reached a preliminary settlement, subject to final approval by the court. Class members–anyone who bought… Read More »
Pending Nissan Settlement Could Limit Your Compensation
Nissan was hit with a class action lawsuit based on serious defects built into the 2018-19 Nissan Altima, Sentra, and Versa sedans. After close to a year of litigation, the parties have nearly reached a final settlement. The settlement was previously proposed, and notice was sent to all class members. The final approval hearing… Read More »
Can You Return a Car You Just Bought?
Under most circumstances, if you buy a new or used car, the sale is final. Dealerships are not in the habit of letting customers return vehicles days, weeks, or months after purchase just because the buyer experiences buyer’s remorse. You may, however, have good reason to want a return: If the car turns out… Read More »
Recalls on Salvage Vehicles: Reasons a Dealer May Refuse to Fix Recall
Automakers have an unfortunate propensity for manufacturing and selling cars that are defective as designed or manufactured. By the time you get your car bought or leased, there’s already a dangerous problem with the engine, the airbag, the brakes, or other important faculties. Dealers (or injured accident victims) discover these defects, prompting manufacturers to… Read More »
How Do I Know What My Car Warranty Covers?
Bumper-to-bumper. Three years or thirty-six thousand miles. Car warranties sound comprehensive when you are buying, but when you bring your car into the dealership, what do you think the odds are that the problem you’re having just doesn’t happen to be covered by your warranty? It’s an existential fear all new car buyers live… Read More »
Lemon Law Buyback: Is My Offer Fair?
If you were sold a defective vehicle and the vehicle is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, you are entitled to protection under California’s Lemon Law. That means the dealership must repair the defect or offer you a replacement or refund (buyback). If the dealership does offer a buyback, are they required to pay full… Read More »
Does Lemon Law Protect Consumers Who Have an Implied Car Warranty?
California’s Lemon Law protects auto buyers and lessees who purchase or lease a car that is still under the manufacturer’s warranty. Car buyers are entitled to a repair, refund, or replacement. As we’ve said before, the law protects buyers of both used and new vehicles, so long as the warranty still applies. What sort… Read More »
Tips for Understanding California Lemon law
California’s Lemon Law protects vehicle purchasers and lessees who were sold a defective vehicle. Pursuant to the Lemon Law, customers have the right to repair, refund, or replacement of a defective vehicle. Below, we offer a few tips on how best to understand the Lemon Law, including when it applies. If you’ve been sold… Read More »
Reasons Why It Is Necessary to Hire a Lemon Law Attorney
California’s Lemon Law protects auto buyers when they are sold a defective vehicle. Just because the law says so, however, does not mean that dealerships and manufacturers are happy to just give away money. They’ll fight you at every turn and try to minimize what they owe. After all, they’re in it to make… Read More »
RVs and the Lemon Law
California’s Lemon Law protects auto purchasers who are sold defective vehicles (“lemons”). We recently discussed how the Lemon Law can be used to help purchasers of defective boats and other watercraft, as well as how the Lemon Law protects motorcycle buyers. What about recreational vehicles (RVs)? Does California’s Lemon Law apply to campers, travel… Read More »
