Most attorneys charge the client a fee calculated using the amount of time they spend working on the case. It includes consultations in person and over the phone, emails, preparing the case, negotiating with other attorneys, and litigating in court. There may even be...
Many auto dealers are honorable and care about their clients, but others are more interested in making money. This can mean that they go to certain illegal or unethical lengths to make a sale. Below is a short list of typical salesmen scams: Bait and switch: This...
Those who buy new vehicles or ones under warranty unfortunately sometimes find that the car or truck does not work right. Subsequent trips to the dealership can lead to increased levels of frustration if the problem persists. Fortunately, after a reasonable number of...
There are few things more frustrating than buying a new or gently used car that does not work properly. Fortunately, the California Lemon Law protects buyers when they purchase a car, SUV, motorcycle, truck or vehicle still under warranty. The vehicle qualifies for a...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigated airbags manufactured by ZF-TRW and then found them defective. More than 12.3 million vehicles manufactured by Toyota, Fiat, Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Honda, Hyundai, and Kia are affected. The model years are...
The COVID-19 virus has impacted the lives of people around the world. California, like most states, has a shelter-in-place order that effects our lives in countless ways. While it is not the first thing to come to mind, the pandemic has also made it difficult for...
It has become commonplace to buy and sell anything on the internet, including cars, SUVs and trucks. And like all online business transactions, buyers need to be vigilant about fraudulent sellers, and sellers need to alert about fraudulent buyers. Despite these risks,...
Drivers venturing out amid the pandemic are beginning to see new Toyota and Lexus in dealership lots and on the road. Unfortunately, there are now a recall involving an estimated 44,000 cars and SUVs from the manufacturer's 2019 and 2020 model years. The reason given...
Tesla recently announced that it would recall 135,000 Model S sedans and Model X SUVs because the vehicles' large center screen has been prone to malfunction. Seemingly, this was not a volunteer recall -- the electric vehicle manufacturer previously objected to...
There are dozens of motor vehicle recalls each year. Involve relatively modest changes to a car or truck, while others are more urgent or memorable. Some of you may have a personal favorite tied to an old family car or your first car after getting a driver's license,...
