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…
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…
more, and then waiting days without your car while repairs are underway. But recall campaigns are essential for safety reasons, and if you’ve been dealing with a repetitive repair problem that’s left you wondering if you bought a lemon or if a malfunctioning part or feature has compromised your car’s safety, you might welcome a…
Lemons are sour, like the taste left in your mouth when you realize you’ve spent good money on a product that doesn’t work. The word “lemon” has been used for over 100 years to describe a defective, malfunctioning, or badly designed product. It became synonymous with a defective car in 1960 thanks to a famous…
