Statute of Limitations for California Lemon Lawsuits

So what are the time limits to file a California Lemon Law claim? Consumers who believe they have a car that qualifies as a lemon have a limited time period to file a lemon lawsuit or buyback claim with the manufacturer. Four-Year Deadline for California Lemon Law Claims Consumers who have purchased a car, truck or SUV whose manufacturer is … Read More

California Lemon Law Protects Military SB234

Prior to being relocated and stationed in California, Navy Lieutenant Nathan Kindig, of Arkansas, bought a brand new 2004 Dodge Dakota pickup truck in Washington State. He was then deployed to work as a physician’s assistant in Iraq. However, soon after his first tour in Iraq, Kindig’s experience with his new truck soured. He was driving with his family to … Read More

Top 4 Myths About California Lemon Laws

CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW ATTORNEY DISPELS MYTHS Maybe it’s time to stop being squeezed by a lemon. Indeed, if your experience behind the wheel of your new or used car has soured due to frequent repairs and safety concerns, it may be time to turn it in. Find out if you qualify under California Lemon Laws and or the Federal Lemon Law, the Magnuson–Moss … Read More

California Lemon Law Attorney Explains Lemon Law Statute

So you believe you are the owner of a California lemon, but you are not sure if your vehicle qualifies under the protection by the California Lemon Law. Under conditions provided in The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (beginning with Civil Code section 1790), a consumer is protected if they lease or buy a new motor vehicle if certain conditions are met. … Read More

Tall Drivers of Chevrolet Camaro at Risk Latest GM Recall Says

Tall people who own and drive the 2010 to 2014 Chevrolet Camaro muscle cars, should be aware of the latest GM recall issued this past week that could affect the safety of these cars. General Motors Inc. announced Friday that it was recalling 511,528 Chevrolet Camaros for an ignition-switch defect similar to the one involving the Chevrolet Cobalt that has … Read More

Is Your Nissan Pathfinder SUV a Lemon?

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA INC. Nissan Pathfinders have been subject to recalls for everything from faulty air bags to brakes and the electrical system. The latest recall, however, is for an air bag issue discovered in the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. Nissan North America Inc. issued the recall for certain cars manufactured between July 25, 2013 and Sept. 5, 2013 that feature … Read More

2014 Ram ProMaster Cargo Vans Recalled, Lemon Lawyer Reports

Owners of 2014 Ram ProMaster cargo vans may find themselves at a higher risk of crash due to defects announced today that could potentially disable the vehicle’s air bags, affect its ability to run or turn off signals and lights — increasing the event of a crash, according to a recall filed with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Indeed, … Read More

2010 Volkswagen Routan Owners Could Have Lemon Law Claim

The owners of some 2010 Volkswagen Routan cars may have a claim under California Lemon Laws if their vehicle experiences repeated problematic repairs such as premature brake wear or other defects such as the engine shutting off suddenly while driving. Volkswagen of America, Inc. issued a safety recall on some 12,612 of these models back in March 2011 when drivers … Read More

California Lemon Law Lawyer: GM Recall Too Late for Some Drivers

California Lemon Law Lawyer Says Defective Cars are Lemons Driver Brooke Melton, 29, of Georgia never got the chance to benefit from the recent General Motors recall for her defective 2005 Colbalt. Indeed, just days before the young woman died in a crash due to the defective car, she had taken her Cobalt to be repaired after it shut off … Read More

Chevrolet Malibu Car Most Recalled by GM

Sales of the newly-designed Chevrolet Malibu in 2013 were poor and the 2014 model featuring changes to the interior and exterior has yet to improve sales so far this year, but now a recent article in the Wall Street Journal could further hurt the models’ reputation and sales. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Chevrolet Malibu sedan model is … Read More

GM Announces Latest Recall for 2.6 million vehicles

DETROIT — A new recall announcement today by General Motors Co. affects some 2.42 million vehicles mostly in the United States with defects including everything from defective seat belts and air bags to transmissions and fire-related problems. GM says there have been no reported fatalities linked to the four defects announced below at this time. Seatbelt recall – The issue … Read More

GM Under Fire for Delayed Recall of Cars with Faulty Ignitions

Auto Manufacturer Knew of 13 Deaths, 31 Front-end Crashes Linked to the Switches DETROIT, Michigan (April 11, 2014) –  General Motors Corp. is under fire for allegedly delaying the recall of faulty ignition switches installed in 2.6 million cars that are linked to the deaths of at least 13 people and 31 front-end crashes, according to documents released today by … Read More