Good Popular Mechanics article at (http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/fuel-economy/confessions-of-a-car-dealership-service-manager-6311261). Service manager notes consumer ripoffs for “shop supplies” charges and part mark ups. Also notes to never buy “generic” service contracts / extended warranties — meaning those not backed by the vehicle manufacturer (Toyota / Ford, e.g.).
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday ordered BMW AG to lower fuel economy estimates for four 2014 BMW Mini Cooper vehicle models to ensure consumers are given accurate fuel economy values.
A California jury has walloped Toyota Motor Corp. with a $12.5 million verdict, finding a defectively designed lap seat belt caused a passenger riding in a sport utility vehicle that crashed into a tree in a drunk driving accident to become a paraplegic.
Just this year a class action settled that was brought against Capital One for financing GAP contracts that, in the fine print, did not actually agree to pay off the full GAP! These phony GAP agreements were written by Beacon Industries. The Consumer’s Friend is looking for victims of this scheme in California. Let us…
Nearly a million Ford Motor Co. vehicles are being investigated over potential problems with their electronic power steering systems that some drivers say made them lose control of their vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday
Faulty ignition switches in GM lemons have caused at least 19 deaths and the numbers grow higher! Over 125 death claims have been received so far.
General Motors said Tuesday it will ask a bankruptcy judge to bar plaintiffs in litigation related to the automaker’s ignition switch defect debacle from bringing their claims, saying the 2009 sale order that allowed it to exit bankruptcy protects it from such actions. Will this cover only personal injury claims, or also Lemon Law and…
General Motors Co.’s ignition switch supplier Delphi Automotive PLC became the target of an inquiry Tuesday by senators questioning its role in producing the allegedly defective switches, which have led to at least 13 fatal crashes, and in the decade-long delay in addressing it.
Millions of vehicles are being recalled, after GM has admitted putting profit over the safety of their known defective ignition switches. Covered vehicles include Chevy Malibu, Malibu Maxx, Cobalts, and Saturn Auras. Also included are some HHRs and Pontiac G6 sedans. If you have any Lemon Law or Injuries or Loss of Property due to…
The component at the heart of General Motors Co.’s 1.6 million-vehicle recall costs about $2 to $5, according to its manufacturer, a price tag that should provoke more questions about why the problem wasn’t fixed years ago. Auto parts maker Delphi Automotive PLC told Wall Street analysts this week it expects to spend between $2…
