Before buying any used car, obtain an independent vehicle inspection, get an NMVTIS Vehicle History Report via www.vehiclehistory.gov, and consult other available vehicle information resources such as CarFax and AutoCheck. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides several used car buying tips on their web site: www.ftc.gov. A summary “checklist” of these tips from the FTC…
The first few days after an accident are the most important for finding and preserving evidence of what happened — and documenting your injuries. You should take the following steps as soon as you are able, to make sure your personal injury claim is as strong as possible. Return to the Scene If an accident…
Regarding whether to go with the shops the insurers recommend, there is only one reason they recommend them: To cut costs. They are notorious for cutting corners on repairs. The BAR (Bureau of Automobile Repair) has a program where they check into repairs, upon request, and they have found instances where, for example, another $12,000…
Lemon law alert: 2009-2014 MINI Cooper may contain a defect concerning the lubrication of the engines. The MINI Cooper engine seals are made of a material that is prone to cracking. When the seals crack, fluids intended to lubricate the engine leak out of the system, which then causes overheating and engine damage. The MINI…
If you bought milk or dairy products in California from 2003 to now, you may be eligible for a refund. The deadline to file a claim is Jan. 31, 2017. A class-action lawsuit settled, alleging that milk-producing companies conspired to limit the production of milk by slaughtering cows prematurely, and thereby raising the price of…
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.
