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Does My Car Qualify For Lemon Law?
California’s Lemon Law protects auto buyers who purchase a vehicle with an inherent defect that prevents the buyer from enjoying the vehicle they thought they were purchasing. Pursuant to the Lemon Law, dealerships must either fix the defect, replace the car, or buy it back from the customer, depending on the circumstances. The Lemon… Read More »
After Reports of Injuries, Ford Recalls 775,00 SUVs
We’ve discussed several auto recalls in recent months. In fact, there seems to be a never-ending supply of auto recalls issued by major auto manufacturers. Much of the time, however, defects are discovered by government agencies or the manufacturers themselves before anyone is actually hurt. Sometimes, however, dangerous defects are not discovered until after… Read More »
The Dealership Says They Can’t Get the Parts to Fix My Car Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic
California’s Lemon Law guarantees auto buyers the right to a working, functional car. If you purchase or lease a covered vehicle and are within the requisite time limit, and you discover that your vehicle has a significant defect, the dealership has an obligation to either fix your car, buy it back, or give you… Read More »
Prevailing Lemon Law Plaintiffs Entitled to Attorney Fees Generated After Turning Down Settlement Offer
Plaintiffs who are sold a defective vehicle have the right to get their money back. If the automaker or dealership refuses to buy the car back, plaintiffs may be entitled to the purchase price of the vehicle plus additional damages for other harm caused by the defective vehicle. When plaintiffs win a lemon law… Read More »
Kia Recalls 380,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk, Tells Owners to “Park Outside”
Occasionally, product manufacturers and other large corporations appear so out of touch with reality that it would be funny if it weren’t so dangerous. Recently, Kia announced a recall of nearly 380,000 vehicles due to a severe fire risk. As part of the company’s recall announcement, they politely suggested Kia owners should park them… Read More »
Study Reveals Automakers Delay Recalls to Avoid Press
At Nita Lemon Law Firm, we are very familiar with the auto recall process. Many people experience a vehicle defect and report the defect to the manufacturer or the government, the company hems and haws a bit, then finally issues a recall. Sometimes their own manufacturers discover the defect, sometimes the government pressures them… Read More »
Tesla Agrees to Agency Request to Recall 135,000 Vehicles
Not even the car of the future is above selling dangerously defective cars to the public. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) made an unusual recall request to Tesla recently, asking that they recall nearly 135,000 vehicles across the United States in response to identified safety concerns. Read on to learn about the… Read More »
BMW Customers File Class Action Due to Dangerously Defective Battery
Hyundai and Kia are not the only auto manufacturers on the hook for selling dangerous, defective cars. Luxury automakers are just as likely to skirt safety protocols and put a defective product on the market. A class action was recently filed in a California federal court alleging that automaker BMW sold thousands of hybrid… Read More »
Hyundai and Kia Pay Hundreds of Millions in Fines for Engine Dangers and Misleading Public
We previously discussed a settlement issued by Hyundai regarding prevalent, dangerous engine defects in a number of different car models sold over the past decade. Hyundai and Kia followed-up that settlement with a belated recall concerning brake fluid leaks. A recent consent order between the automakers and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)… Read More »
GM Customers Complain of Underbody Component Corrosion
Rust has long been a concern with a variety of General Motors (GM) cars and trucks. Recently, a number of customers have lodged complaints that a variety of underbody components in GM trucks including steering components, the exhaust system, brake systems, and other key parts are suffering significant corrosion problems. GM has responded by… Read More »
