The use of black boxes in automobiles dates back to the 1990’s when General Motors first installed them on test vehicles to conduct quality studies. Since then, approximately 96% of all new vehicles sold in the United States come equipped with black boxes. The amount of information stored has expanded, letting engineers and researches use the information to study how vehicles perform in the real world and allows them to identify safety problems. Government regulations require that the presence of a black box be disclosed in the vehicle owner’s manual, but most drivers are not aware that they are there, capturing and recording speed, brake position, seat belt use, etc… every time they get behind the wheel. Continue reading
Category Archives: California Lemon Law
California Lemon Law Usage Fees
The California Lemon Law is designed to protect car buyers who have purchased or leased a lemon. If your new car, truck, or SUV cannot be repaired by an authorized dealer after a reasonable number of repair attempts, you could qualify to get the manufacturer to repurchase your vehicle and get your money back. Used vehicles can also qualify if it was purchased while the manufacturer’s original new car warranty was in effect, or if it was a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle. Continue reading
Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty
Owners of certain 2006 – 2008 Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep vehicles may not have any Basic Limited Warranty left on their vehicles, but in July, 2007, at the expiration of the 3 year/36,000 mile Basic Limited Warranty, Chrysler Motors LLC offered owners an extended Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty. The warranty covers the engine, transmission, and drive systems, which are costly repairs, but are also the parts least likely to break. Continue reading
2010 Toyota Tacoma Buyback For Suspension
(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)
Suspension problems often exhibit symptoms such as unfamiliar noises, vibrations, questionable handling, and unusual tire wear. When problems appear, finding a remedy can often be difficult because there are so many moving parts within the system.
When a Corona, California resident contacted our California lemon law offices with a 2010 Toyota Tacoma with thirteen (13) repair attempts of the suspension, one of our attorney’s performed a free case evaluation which showed that he had a strong lemon law case. Continue reading
Buick Lacrosse Buyback For Suspension Problem
(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)
Our California lemon law offices were recently contacted by a Delano, California resident who had purchased a Buick Lacrosse that was experiencing suspension problems. Continue reading
California Lemon Law Buyback 2011 Chevy Cruze
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Our California lemon law offices were recently visited by a Palmdale, California resident who bought a brand new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze from a dealership in Valencia, California. Continue reading
Lemon Alert! Dodge Ram Truck O2 Sensors
The job of an oxygen sensor in a vehicle is to compare the oxygen content coming out of the exhaust to the oxygen content in the exhaust stream. This helps the vehicle computer determine whether to enrich or lean the fuel mixture, allowing the catalytic converter to operate more efficiently and reduce emissions into the environment. Exhaust byproducts can often block the sensor’s element over time causing poor fuel economy and increased emissions. Continue reading
How Long Does The California Lemon Law Process Take?
When a potential client comes into our California Lemon Law Offices for help with a vehicle that he or she believes is a lemon, one of the first questions asked is, “How long will it take to get rid of my lemon vehicle?”. Continue reading
