You’ve had your car for many years and it has served you well. However, it’s time for an upgrade. Whether you’re buying new or from a used car lot, it’s important that you are dealt with honestly and fairly. It’s only natural for salespeople to push for a sale, but...
It is safe to assume that buying a new vehicle represents a major purchase for most people. To avoid getting stuck with a lemon (defective car), consumers turn to reputable dealers who offer a new vehicle warranty upon purchase. Unfortunately, buying from a respected...
We’ve written about a couple of different recalls announced by Ford this year. The largest by far is the recently announced recall involving 2.9 million vehicles with a potential automatic transmission defect -- a damaged or missing bushing inside the transmission may...
If you buy a new vehicle that has problems while it is still under warranty, the dealer has to fix it. California’s lemon law allows them a certain number of attempts, depending on the problem. If it’s one that could cause serious injury, they get two attempts. If it...
There have been several vehicle recalls over the past few years related to exploding batteries. It’s a worrying situation as exploding batteries could lead to vehicle fires that endanger the driver and passengers. Or they could endanger people by damaging the...
Buying a new car is a major investment. If your car develops a problem while it is still under warranty, you want to be sure that the seller will fix the issue and that you do not bear the expense. When a seller does not fulfill their responsibilities, you may need to...
The Dearborn-based Ford Motor Company is going electric with some of its signature models, including the F-150 and the Mustang. Unfortunately, the transition has not been an entirely smooth one. The latest bump in the road is the June 10, 2022, recall of 48,924...
The famed SUV manufacturer recently slammed on the brakes after discovering that some Grand Cherokees coming off the production line have faulty electronics. While a full recall is not deemed necessary, the issue is that the electric key fob does not work on some new...
Tesla continues to rack up more recalls in 2022. A recent one involves the vehicle's touch screen overheating and going blank. The recall applies to an estimated 130,000 vehicles, including Model S sedans and Model X SUVs for model years 2021 and 2022. It also...
Change is never easy, particularly in the automobile industry as it pushes towards electric vehicles. Tesla is leading the charge with innovations, but the company has encountered many issues. Chevrolet had high hopes for its Volt, but it has not lived up to the hype...
