When a consumer makes a purchase in good faith, they expect the manufacturer to live up to their promise of a safe, reliable product. Never is this expectation more important than when an individual buys a car. Not only are motor vehicles one of the largest expenditures in most budgets, but they carry drivers and…
Consumers in California and throughout the United States have a right to expect the products they purchase to be safe and reliable, including their vehicles. When purchasing new products, many companies—including automobile manufacturers—include a warranty. The automobile warranty is a contract guaranteeing that your vehicle will be free of defects for a specified period of…
A class action lawsuit was filed against General Motors in 2021 for issues with the hydraulic valve lifter in Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles that have specific versions of its Small Block V8 engines. Those involved in the lawsuit are accusing General Motors of knowing about the defective valve problem and proceeding to sell the…
When you buy a new car or truck, you expect to be able to enjoy years of dependable transportation with the car in the shop only for routine preventative maintenance every three thousand miles. The first time something fails or malfunctions, you might shake it off as a fluke, but when the same part fails…
What Is a Lemon? For most people, buying a car is a significant investment that takes savings and research. The last thing a buyer wants to discover is that the car they bought, new or old, is actually a lemon car. A lemon car is defined as a purchased defective vehicle that cannot be repaired…
