Jeep Compass High Coolant Temperature Investigation: What You Need to Know
Update: This investigation has been closed. Jeep Compass SUVs are displaying “high coolant temperature” or “coolant temperature too high” dashboard warnings before immediately shutting down. High coolant temperature and engine shutdown problems have prompted a federal investigation into 2019–2020 Jeep Compass SUVs. NHTSA estimates that nearly 229,000 Jeep Compass SUVs will be covered by the […]
Honda’s 9-Speed Transmission Problems: What You Need to Know
Honda’s 9-speed transmission was first released in 2014 in response to increasing fuel economy standards. However, these ZF 9HP automatic transmissions were hit with harsh criticism the following year, and a new class action lawsuit alleges a good reason: the 9-speed transmission has a defect that causes gear shifting problems that make Honda vehicles unsafe […]
Are You Entitled to a Rental Car or Loaner During Dealership Repairs?
When getting a repair on your car, you may sometimes not know if your car will be in the shop for a matter of hours or a matter of days. Perhaps the repair takes less than a day and you can afford to wait. Alternatively, your car may be in the shop for days or […]
RV Lemon Law: What to Know About Motorhome Defects
Many people buy motor homes or recreational vehicles (RVs) for the benefit of cheaper travel, a lower cost of living, or out of a simple love for the lifestyle. However, motor homes and RVs, like other motor vehicles, can sometimes experience recurring problems that point to potential manufacturing defects. If you bought a motor home […]
Accidents and Collisions: How California Lemon Law Applies
Has your vehicle experienced recurring problems either around or after the time of a serious collision? Whether your vehicle problems qualify as manufacturing defects under the California Lemon Law can be difficult for the average consumer to determine. For a vehicle problem to count as a defect, it has to impact your vehicle’s use, value […]
Can You File a Lemon Law Claim on a Vehicle Bought at Auction?
Buying a vehicle at an auction may be a chance for you to get a great deal on your desired vehicle. However, purchasing a vehicle at an auction can come at a great deal of risk. If you purchased a vehicle at an auction, only to find that it has substantial problems, you may wonder […]
What to Do If Your Vehicle Is Unfixable Under Warranty
When you purchase a new vehicle, it typically comes with a warranty provided by the manufacturer. A warranty is a promise that the manufacturer makes to repair or replace certain components of your vehicle in case they malfunction or fail within a specified period or mileage limit. However, warranties have limitations, and it’s important to […]
What to Expect from a Typical Lemon Law Settlement
If you’ve purchased a defective vehicle and want to pursue a lemon law claim, you might wonder what kind of settlement you can expect. Under the California Lemon Law, it is possible for a lemon owner to be awarded a cash and keep settlement, a vehicle repurchase or a lemon law buyback. Those are the […]
Is the Manufacturer’s Offer for Your Lemon Vehicle Unfair?
If you’ve experienced repeated problems with your vehicle and have pursued a Lemon Law claim, it’s possible that the manufacturer may offer you a settlement. A settlement is an agreement between you and the manufacturer that typically involves some form of compensation, such as a buyback or replacement vehicle, in exchange for dropping your Lemon […]
Can Multiple Defects Strengthen Your Lemon Law Claim?
It is not uncommon for lemon vehicles to have more than one defect. In fact, many defective vehicles will have multiple symptoms of a particular problem. For example, vehicles with faulty transmissions may leak transmission fluid, struggle to shift gears, overheat, burn, make strange noises or struggle to accelerate. Vehicles with faulty engines may experience […]