It is common for a private party to sell their used vehicle to another private party. These agreements are typically valid. And there are certain advantages to buying a car or truck from a private seller. The most notable for many is that the vehicle is cheaper than...
The mild weather here in Southern California is often the envy of people in colder climates. While the climate is pleasant for people who do not like the snow, there are inevitable tradeoffs – notably when the summer heat sets in. After a day in an open parking lot,...
You purchased a new car a month ago, and you are beginning to regret it. The vehicle has already been in the shop because a dome light didn't work, and more importantly, the check engine light keeps going on. The light was a simple defective bulb replacement, but the...
Picking a car involves a sliding set of factors that balances price, looks, functionality, and brand loyalty. However, a lack of vehicle reliability can make a strong argument to discount any of the above factors because no one likes getting stranded on the side of...
Customer service has improved for five years in a run. At least, this is what famed market researchers J.D. Power says. The satisfaction numbers will likely go down in 2021 as the pandemic continues to impact supply chains providing parts to fix cars. There may also...
There is a certain excitement in buying a new car, especially if the car is new to the market and not the same model parked in neighbors' driveways or driving down the highway. This is likely a selling point when new or redesigned models hit dealers’ showroom floors....
Some Hyundai and Kia owners fear for their safety as the company continues a years-long recall rollout for vehicles prone to catch fire. The manufacturers will recall 651,000 Hyundai Tucson SUVs and Kia Stinger sedans for model years 2016 through 2021. Now consumer...
Every vehicle has its kinks and quirks. Even new ones may have a few things that need to be adjusted or replaced before the first scheduled service. These issues may be mere annoyances or a blemish on an otherwise perfect product, or they could be much serious and...
Many assume that government agencies like National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) test cars and determines that the vehicle is unsafe and needs a recall. The NHTSA certainly performs this job when it does safety tests, but there are several steps to...
Considering the number of recalls we publish on our blog, it should come as no surprise that vehicle recalls are a reasonably common auto industry occurrence. While it does happen, very few recalls involve danger to life and limb of drivers and passengers....
