As part of its report over the increase in Small Claims jurisdiction from $7500 to $10000 dollars, the Los Angeles Consumer Affairs Department recognized that “Legal representation by an attorney can be difficult to find for minor disputes involving less than $25,000 in damages. ” This is one reason why class actions and consumer protection…
AB 125 – Chapter 24 – Ins. Code §§1758.96 & 1758.992 Effective on May 10, 2011 (Urgency Bill) Summary: Clarifies that insurance deductibles may be covered by GAP insurance, expands the types of vehicles that can be covered by GAP insurance, and clarifies the role of “waiver” clauses. Background: When a car is totaled in…
This new law establishes a misdemeanor penalty for repair dealers who fail to properly repair and restore an airbag to its original condition after preparing a written estimate. Background: At least 30,000 car repairs are performed each year where a deployed airbag is not replaced. Nationally, 20% of all deaths in crashes caused by an…
No, airfares did not just jump. New FTC rules just went into effect, requiring tax and other fees to be included. No more “bait and switch” ads of $9 fares to Europe. Other rules now in effect: 1) no payment necessary for 24 hour hold on reservations, 2) 24 hour no fee cancellations, and 3)…
California’s goal of 1.4 million zero-emission or plug-in vehicles on the road by 2025 is being debated at California’s Air Quality Board. Manufacturers including Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Group LLC, General Motors Co., and Nissan Motor Co, Ltd., in brief statements say they generally support the goal. Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy division of…
An auto safety firm has sued the federal government to get records of its investigation into the unintended acceleration of a Prius last year. A freedom-of-information lawsuit by the firm, Safety Research and Strategies, claims that NHTSA (Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration)was withholding documents and videos that may depict an acceleration incident caused by electronic systems in…
The US Supreme Court ruled today that the government cannot install GPS on a car without a warrant. Car dealerships have been known to install tracking devices on cars that consumers don’t know about. This is likely now a violation of the consumers right to privacy. If you have experienced a dealership installing GPS or…
It has come to our attention that 2008-10 Chevrolet Trucks may be seeing a substantial number of complaints regarding engine and exhaust defects, resulting in loss of power, poor mileage, and “Service Engine Soon” lights. If you have these problems, you should contact a Lemon Lawyer.
Here is a list of 10 questions to ask about the car you are about to buy: 10. Is this the original paint? — New paint could indicate car was rusting or involved in a previous accident. 9. Can I check the oil? — An “earmark for trouble with a used car,” Jalopnik says, look…
Californians, as well as Americans generally, are hanging on to their cars and trucks longer these days. According to the Polk Automotive Research Firm, the average family vehicle is 10.8 years old now. In 1995, it was 8.4 years old. This has caused California Car Dealers to buy even more questionable cars on the wholesale…
