California’s lemon law, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, applies only to goods sold in California. But determining where the sale occurred can be more complicated than you might think. It depends on where “title passes.” This is a term of art. Unless the parties otherwise expressly agree, title passes to the buyer when and where…
Tesla has a long history of taking “deposits” for vehicle orders. They recently started a “non-refundable” deposit program. The Hanson Law Firm is currently providing free California legal rights’ consultations to any California consumers that have paid Tesla, or are considering paying Tesla, any kind of deposit and would be interested in knowing their consumer…
Check out last night’s broadcast on KALW 91.7 San Francisco about the California Lemon Law and how to use it. www.kalw.org/post/california-lemon-law-101#stream/0
A large run of model year 2018 Toyota Tacomas, reportedly those produced in or around November 2017, have been sold with bent rear axles. The problem appears to extend to the replacement part inventory. One California consumer, understandably upset, has contacted the Hanson Law Firm to report the issue and bring a Lemon Law and…
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now investigating complaints from over 150 Ford Explorer SUV owners that dangerous exhaust fumes are leaking into the passenger cabin. The inquiry involves all 600,000 model 2011 to 2015 Ford Explorer SUVs and was brought after NHTSA received 154 consumer complaints related to the smell of…
Check out this excellent article from AAA about avoiding car fraud in used car sales, including Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. https://www.calif.aaa.com/home/publications/westways/car-tips/drive-smart/2015-buying-used-car.html
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.
Stalling Engines in the Santa Fe years 2010-12 What’s causing the Hyundai Santa Fe 2010–12 engines in these SUVs to stall at any time? Hyundai is only letting out dribbles of admissions. This SUV has an engine with a nasty reputation of stalling at any speed, any time, without any warning. That means no acceleration….
Glendora Chevrolet has been sued for hiding payment terms from lenders and consumers on its contracts. The Hanson Law Firm is looking for Glendora Chevrolet customers who paid a downpayment, or any part of a downpayment, after the date of sale. If you or someone you know bought a car from Glendora Chevrolet, please call…
From The New York Times: Loan Fraud Inquiry Focuses on Used-Car Dealers. Inflated income applications mean that some of the most vulnerable borrowers are saddled with auto loans they can never afford to repay. The Consumer’s Friend has found “credit kinking” to be pervasive in the NEW and USED car sales industry. The Hanson Law…
