We recently received a phone call from a U.S. Marine about a lemon law case involving his 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The military client bought the vehicle while stationed in Ohio before he was transferred to California. Shortly after the move, the vehicle started experiencing repeated problems with coolant leaks and the air conditioning compressor. Continue reading

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is once again making it increasingly difficult for automakers to achieve top ratings for vehicle safety, by tightening testing criteria for the third time since 2006. The tests will evaluate two aspects of safety: crash worthiness – how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash – and crash avoidance and mitigation – technology that can prevent a crash or lessen its severity. Continue reading

A previous client who lives in Los Angeles contacted us a couple of months ago. We helped him 6 years ago with a buyback under the California lemon law because his Chrysler was a lemon. When he started having problems with his 2011 Audi A4, he knew what to do immediately…Call the Law Offices of Delsack and Associates. Continue reading

(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)

In August 2008 a client of ours purchased a new Chevrolet Silverado. The vehicle ran relatively well except for a few minor problems with the doors and drive-shaft. In April 2010 he started hearing a clunking noise which he described to be coming from the transmission. Over the next few years and after several repair attempts, our client decided to contact the Law Offices of Delsack & Assoc., P.C.. Continue reading

According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), almost 90% of all accidents are due to human error. As part of a push by the NHTSA to eliminate traffic fatalities, the group is looking at the newest technology already used by nearly every automaker. The safety group hopes to work closely with the auto industry to address highway safety to see where industry can fast-track existing technology for the greatest advances. Continue reading

(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)

A few months after purchasing a new 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee our client began experiencing several unexplained check engine warning lights on his dashboard. The vehicle had only 8,000 miles on the odometer and every time it was taken in for repairs the dealership technician was unable to identify a faults. Then the vehicle began to stall under normal operating conditions. In June 2013 with 42,000 miles on the odometer, and after many repair attempts, our client decided to contact the Law Offices of Delsack & Assoc., P.C. Continue reading

What Are My Entitlements Under The California Lemon Law?

It is important to keep neat and accurate documentation of repairs at the first sign of vehicle problems. Vehicle use is an important factor in how much you will be reimbursed. The less mileage on the vehicle at the first repair attempt the greater the amount you are entitled to receive. Continue reading