The FTC has amended its Used Car Rule, 16 CFR 455. The Rule requires dealers to “affix” a sticker on used cars for sale, disclosing whether a warranty comes with the vehicle. The FTC changes to the Used Car Rule go into effect January 27, 2017, but dealers can use their existing supply of sticker…
The Federal Trade Commission is now doubling down on their terrible position that dealers should be allowed to advertise that CPO (“Certified”) cars are “safe,” “have been repaired for safety issues,” and “have been subject to a rigorous inspection” WITHOUT actually getting safety recall repairs done, if they merely add a blanket disclaimer that the…
Consumer Fraud: Restaurants in San Diego such as Rockin Baja Lobster, the Brigantine, the Cohn Restaurants and others have suddenly hit customers with a “surcharge” on their food bill. Rather than simply increasing the menu prices, these businesses hide an increased charge on the bill at the end. Some businesses may even try to indicate…
GMC Sierra owners have suing General Motors over an alleged lack of headlight strength in their vehicles protesting the risk of accidents and the money they spent on replacement parts. If you have experienced similar concerns, contact the Hanson Law Firm for a free California Lemon Law consultation. 858.451.0291.
The Consumer’s Friend has received several reports of brake defects in model year 2013 VW Jetta Hybrids. If you have experienced brake or other defects in VW Jetta Hybrids, please contact the Hanson Law Firm for a free Lemon Law consultation.
Forbes has issued a list of lemons not to buy. It uses a combination of Consumer Reports reviews and JD Powers. Most of these vehicles have very low reliability ratings and keep less than 50% of their value after just three years. In our experience as lemon lawyers, we have found many of these vehicles’…
Ralph Nader was ahead of his time. Way ahead. He saw it coming: the growing discontent of what has come to be known as the “99 percent.” Bernie Sanders and the Trump phenomena appear almost to arise from the silent ether, all until one hears (or remembers) the clarion call Ralph Nader trumpeted forever ago…
Think CarMax sold you a Lemon, or defrauded you in the sale of their “Certified Pre-Owned” cars, vans, or trucks? A devastating ruling against CarMax will help your case. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling in favor of CarMax Auto Superstores LLC, saying the inspection certificates CarMax provides…
Wells Fargo Dealer Services has agreed to pay more than $4.1 million to settle charges that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) when it repossessed 413 vehicles owned by protected servicemembers without obtaining a court order. The settlement will cover repossessions that occurred between Jan. 1, 2008 and July 1, 2015. As part…
The Federal Trade Commission has charged nine Los Angeles-area auto dealerships and their owners with using a wide range of deceptive and unfair sales and financing practices. The FTC’s action filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California seeks to end these practices and return money to consumers. This is the…
