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…
We are happy to announce a new office at 7752 Fay Avenue, Suite F, in La Jolla CA 92037. So bring on those La Jolla Lemons and Auto Fraud Cases.
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…
If you convince the manufacturer to buy back (or repurchase) your vehicle pursuant to the California Lemon Law, there is a specific formula that the manufacturer must follow when it computes the amount of money that they must return to you. We have found consumers without their own lawyer, get far less and have offsets…
Their are reports that Capitol One is using robodialers. The calls were from the company’s credit card division. During each of the calls consumers received and answered, they told the bank they had the wrong number and asked them to stop calling. However, the calls did not stop. Based on the frequency and nature of…
A class action suit filed in January on behalf of proposed classes of Michigan and California car buyers, claims the placement of the filter in certain GM diesel trucks is too far from the engine. The suit claims the filter placement requires the use of additional heat, causes unnecessary regenerations, reduces fuel range and economy,…
