Recalls are a fact of life in the auto industry. While some manufacturers err on the side of caution, others seem to do everything possible to avoid making a public announcement regarding a design flaw or common problem. These flaws are why Lemon Laws were drafted on...
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Common scams that buyers need to be aware of
The internet makes it easy to research the quality and safety of cars. Moreover, buyers can also check to see if the dealer has bad online reviews. Despite all this information available, there are still scammers out there trying to sell a motor vehicle to an...
Defective airbags still pose a threat to California drivers
Airbags are often the inflatable barrier between life and death in a crash. However, with the recent recalls regarding millions of Takata airbags, it has made many question the overall safety of airbags in their own vehicles.For nearly five years, several models from...
Do ride-hail drivers have an obligation to address recalls?
Ride-hail platforms like Uber and Lyft have changed the game for app-based services, the taxi industry and the rights of contract employees. Now, these issues all come into play as safety advocates call for safer riding experiences as well as expectations on...
Ford recalls Fusions and Lincoln MKZs over faulty seat belts
Ford Motor Company recalled more than 100,000 of its 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ models over defective seat belts, which have caused at least one injury. Ford announced that the defect was a cable within the seat belt system that can become overheated during a crash...
Which cars have faced recalls most often?
As a consumer, you want to feel confident in the products you purchase and in the companies that you invest in. The car you drive is more than just a vehicle that you use to commute to work and to complete your daily tasks — it's a status symbol and...
What happens to the car loan if you bought a lemon?
Most people do not pay cash for their new or new used vehicles, which means that they have a car loan that they are paying each month. One reason to buy a new or expensive used car is to ensure that the vehicle is reliable and safe. But what happens when the vehicle...
Jeep continues to have transmission problems
The Jeep brand is famous for its four-wheel drive transmissions. Nevertheless, despite decades of designing and building these drivetrains, the company now owned by Fiat Chrysler has once again recalled 2014 Jeep Cherokee with the 3.2-liter V-6 engines because of the...
Honda recalls off-road vehicles
The explosion in the popularity of recreational off-highway vehicles (known as ROVs, ATVs, UTVs or more generally OHVs) is obvious to anyone who lives or vacations in rural areas. These vehicles are used by recreational enthusiasts, ranchers, hunters and others riding...
Dodge recalls Ram 1500s
The inside of the new Dodge Ram 1500 looks closer to that of an airplane than a pick-up truck from 30 years ago. Despite all these bells and whistles, Fiat Chrysler recently announced that it recalled nearly 300,000 Ram 1500 trucks in the United States. The reason...