Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (FCA) is recalling 78,000 Chrysler 200 lemon vehicles after realizing that damaged electrical connectors in the sedans may cause the engine to stall or to unexpectedly shift to neutral. FCA said it was voluntarily recalling the vehicles which were primarily sold in the U.S. market after an investigation revealed that…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into headlights prone to go out suddenly on Ford Motor Co. sedans: Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles. NHTSA is saying that more than a half-million model year 2003-2005 vehicles could be affected. 3,609 drivers have said they have experienced the issue resulting in…
Consumer report’s new research found that behind insurance rate quotes is a pricing process that judges you “less on driving habits and increasingly on socioeconomic factors.” These include your credit history, whether you use department-store or bank credit cards, and even your TV provider! Read more: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/car-insurance/auto-insurance-special-report/index.htm
We have successfully had GM Diesels repurchased under the lemon law. Recently, the Consumers Friend has received reports that GM participated in research concerning diesel engine regeneration problems in an effort to decrease the related fuel penalty and that it subsequently published an internal video and materials based on that research , showing that GM…
Here is an interesting article about online cars sales. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hy-cutting-edge-beepi-20150802-story.html#page=1 One possilble upside to Beepi, assuming their claims are accurate — they have a policy of not selling recalled cars unless the safety defects have been repaired. (Unlike CarMax)
Leasing used cars has taken off. Catering to consumers with money troubles, most of the downsides are hidden: interest rate caps can be sidestepped, fewer financial disclosures are required by the dealers, repossession is extra easy as the dealer still owns the vehicle, and lease terms can’t be reduced by a bankruptcy judge, among other…
Don’t do it! Don’t use your Etsy account anymore or they are now going to “assume” you agreed to lose your right to put them in front of a jury for any wrongs against you, AND force you to sue them one-on-one — no group or class action. How, only through a sneaky email THEY…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration assessed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC a $105 million civil penalty over the weekend for failing to complete 23 recalls covering more than 11 million vehicles. This is the largest fine ever levied by NHTSA. In a consent order released Sunday, Chrysler admitted to violating federal rules requiring timely…
The Consumer’s Friend has received information that the sunroofs of several Volvo models from as early as 2003 don’t drain properly, causing water to leak inside and damage the vehicles’ interiors. For a free lemon-law lawyer consultation, call 858.451.0291.
Hundreds of Lemon Law cases pending, and Ford has decided to extend the warranty on the dubious Focus and Fiesta transmission. Customers complain about a harsh shift or the basic handling of the transmission on the Focus or Fiesta vehicles. A recent letter announced that Ford had extended the warranty to seven (7) years or…
