There’s nothing quite like the feeling of buying yourself a new motorcycle. You’ve saved up for that model you’ve been dreaming of and it’s finally yours. You take it out on the open roads to really see how it performs and…something’s wrong. It’s disappointing,...
One of the first things you’ll find at a car dealership is a smiling salesperson. They’ll shake your hand and act like your friend, asking why you’ve come in. They will offer to help you find a vehicle that you need or to answer any questions that you have. This...
Have you ever been in a car accident and wondered if a vehicle defect caused it? Unfortunately, defective auto parts play a role in many collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has the job of keeping America’s roadways safe. They are...
You’re looking for a new vehicle and have pulled up at an auto dealer. You’ve explained to them roughly what you are looking for as well as your budget. They tell you that they have just the car for you. On the surface, the car seems ok, but the more you talk to the...
California's Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase or lease new vehicles with persistent defects or malfunctions. Under the law, a "lemon" is a vehicle that has a defect or condition that substantially impairs its use, value or safety even after a reasonable...
If your car is a lemon, the financial impact can be substantial. For one thing, you may have just purchased this vehicle and made a major investment. It may have cost tens of thousands of dollars, and you feel that you have been scammed out of that money because the...
You recently bought a car, but, after taking it off the lot, you found that there were defects that were not listed. It can be frustrating to find that a car you recently purchased isn’t usable, which can be frustrating if you have to drive it frequently, especially...
It can be frustrating, and in some cases frightening, to receive a recall notice on your vehicle that describes a problem but says that the necessary fix isn’t available yet or there aren’t enough new parts to repair all recalled vehicles. It’s one thing if it’s a...
Buying a brand-new car is a luxury that many people simply cannot afford. With the cost of living going up, purchasing a pre-owned vehicle is a popular choice. You can upgrade your current car at a fraction of the cost of a new one. When buying a used car, however,...
Buying a new car is a huge expense and one of the biggest purchases that people make outside of buying a home. You trust that what you’re buying is worth the money you spend. With both new and used cars at the highest prices we’ve ever seen, finding out yours has a...