Volkswagen of America Inc. on Friday said it is recalling about 442,000 Jetta, Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles because of an issue with the trailing arms of the cars’ rear suspension that could cause the part to suddenly fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability, in the event of a rear or side-rear collision
Should you buy an extended warranty — sometimes called a “service contract?” The answer is “No” according to Real Simple Magazine. The median price of an extended warranty in 2013 was $1,214, according to Consumer Reports. The Consumer’s Friend commonly sees dealerships selling these contracts at over $2,000! Dealer cost is only a few hundred,…
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has approached the Federal Trade Commission to go after the mobile app industry’s false advertising of learning apps for babies. In particular, they are going after industry claims that dupe parents into thinking the apps are “educational” or “teach” rather than just entertaining. The Campaign is focusing on Fisher-Price’s…
Ford Fusion and C-Max Hybrids. Owners/lessees of Model Year 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and C-Max Hybrid vehicles should be aware that independent testing performed by Consumer Reports indicates that the Vehicles’ EPA-reported gas mileage far overstates the actual mileage achieved by the Vehicles. Ford marketing materials assert that the Vehicles have an EPA-reported gas mileage…
This case is about whether AmeriCredit gave its customers a full and fair opportunity to reinstate their car purchase contracts after repossession.
If you are a class member (you will know because you received a written notice), here are the important dates: 1. You do NOT need to attend, but are welcome to attend the Final Approval hearing. The final approval hearing will be held on October 5, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. before the Honorable Dana M….
Great Victory for California Consumers Won by The Hanson Law Firm! Here is the info class members need to know. First, YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO ANYTHING IF YOU WANT THE BENEFITS OF THE SETTLEMENT. AmeriCredit has the records of how much you paid after the repo, and will simply cut you a check…
This Friday, the Hanson Law Firm is fighting to give AmeriCredit customers with arbitration clauses in their car contracts the same rights won for those customers who don’t. On January 31, the Hanson Law Firm won partial summary judgment against AmeriCredit on behalf of thousands of California consumers and making AmeriCredit forgive over $200 million…
