The New York Times obtained an internal Wells Fargo report that over 800,000 people with WF car loans were charged for auto insurance they did not want or need. This caused countless repos and overcharges for unsuspecting consumers. Wells Fargo only stopped the offending program in September of 2016. The Office of the Comptroller of…
If you have one of these lemon vehicles, you may need the help of a lemon lawyer. Here is the list of the most troubled as compiled by Consumer Reports: 10) Chevy Camaro — transmission, drive system, 9) Mercedes GLC– brakes, steering, 8) Jaguar F-Pace — drive system and electronics problems, leaks, 7) GMC Acadia…
Driving allows an aging person to maintain independence, but aging does often affect your driving. Arthritic hands may struggle with small buttons or gripping the wheel. Getting in and out of a car with bucket seats or one that’s low to the ground can be tough. The American Automobile Association has created a useful interactive…
The ANTI-ARBITRATION VOTE IS TODAY – PLEASE CALL!! Today there is going to be a vote in the United States Senate on Senate Joint Resolution 47, a vote to overturn the new CFPB rule that restores your 7th amendment right to a trial in court and not by secret tribunal where Wells or Equifax pays…
Often consumers call when their vehicles are no longer covered by the manufacturer’s factory warranty, but are covered under a “service contract.” Under Civil Code Section 1794(a), consumers can pursue a Court case if they are “damaged by a failure to comply with any obligation under [a]… service contract.” This is not a claim for…
Consumers are conditioned to look at the posted invoice price (or MSRP) of a car and assume that’s what the dealer paid for it, or that is fair and true price. Wrong. Manufacturer money, hidden money, is a game changer: No. 1, the Dealer holdback: This is money the manufacturer pays to the dealer only after a…
In 2015, financial results for the six publicly traded, new-car dealer groups in the United States showed that dealerships are in the business of selling cars so they can service them and finance them. Compared to the new-car department, gross profit margins for dealerships are much higher for service and parts, where they may have…
The California Vehicle Code states all California car dealers must post notice of the consumer’s right to have any vehicle for sale inspected by third party. (Vehicle Code §§11709.1 and 11609.5.) Nevertheless, Carmax, one of the largest used car sellers in the state, has been refusing to allow consumers to have cars inspected. Know your…
AAA has come out with a warning for buyers of Certified Pre-Owned vehicles: Buyers Beware! Go to NHTSA.gov/recalls to find out if your CPO is recalled for a safety defect. The manufacturer’s and dealers MAY NOT TELL YOU, and they may even be knowingly advertising recalled vehicles as CPOs! Check out Peter Bohr’s expose in…
In the recent case, Medina v. South Coast Car Company, Fourth App. Dist., Div.5, 2017 DJDAR 939 (Sept. 25, 2017), a California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court’s judgment that Veros Credit, the lender on a fraudulent car sale, was held responsible for consumer damages and attorney’s fees through the “holder clause” that is…
