Automobile leasing has traditionally been used by high end automakers as a way of making their vehicles more accessible for consumers. High used car prices, low interest rates and Americans’ tendency to buy vehicles based on monthly payments, now has automakers using the strategy to sell more moderately priced vehicles as well. This selling tactic has resulted in strong sales with leases accounting for approximately 26 percent of new vehicles purchased, the highest it has been since 2007. Continue reading
Category Archives: California Lemon Law
Nissan Says Autonomous Driving By 2020
In a news release this week, Carlos Ghosn, chief executive of Nissan, said that the Japanese automobile manufacturer hopes to be selling their first commercially viable autonomous vehicle by 2020. The automaker said that the technology will be offered in several different models and will be realistically priced for most consumers. Continue reading
2008 Chevrolet Silverado California Lemon Law Buyback
(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)
We recently met with a San Bernardino, California resident who had purchased a new 2008 Chevrolet Silverado at a nearby dealership. After only 31,000 miles, the transmission started slipping in second gear and had to be brought to the dealer for repairs. The problem recurred at 46,000, 76,000, and 79,000 miles, but the dealership was unable to repair the problem. At 79,000 miles she contacted the Lemon Law Offices of Delsack & Associates to see whether she qualified for a buyback under the California Lemon Law. Continue reading
Mandatory Black Boxes On Automobiles
The use of black boxes in automobiles dates back to the 1990’s when General Motors first installed them on test vehicles to conduct quality studies. Since then, approximately 96% of all new vehicles sold in the United States come equipped with black boxes. The amount of information stored has expanded, letting engineers and researches use the information to study how vehicles perform in the real world and allows them to identify safety problems. Government regulations require that the presence of a black box be disclosed in the vehicle owner’s manual, but most drivers are not aware that they are there, capturing and recording speed, brake position, seat belt use, etc… every time they get behind the wheel. Continue reading
California Lemon Law Usage Fees
The California Lemon Law is designed to protect car buyers who have purchased or leased a lemon. If your new car, truck, or SUV cannot be repaired by an authorized dealer after a reasonable number of repair attempts, you could qualify to get the manufacturer to repurchase your vehicle and get your money back. Used vehicles can also qualify if it was purchased while the manufacturer’s original new car warranty was in effect, or if it was a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle. Continue reading
Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty
Owners of certain 2006 – 2008 Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep vehicles may not have any Basic Limited Warranty left on their vehicles, but in July, 2007, at the expiration of the 3 year/36,000 mile Basic Limited Warranty, Chrysler Motors LLC offered owners an extended Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty. The warranty covers the engine, transmission, and drive systems, which are costly repairs, but are also the parts least likely to break. Continue reading
2010 Toyota Tacoma Buyback For Suspension
(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)
Suspension problems often exhibit symptoms such as unfamiliar noises, vibrations, questionable handling, and unusual tire wear. When problems appear, finding a remedy can often be difficult because there are so many moving parts within the system.
When a Corona, California resident contacted our California lemon law offices with a 2010 Toyota Tacoma with thirteen (13) repair attempts of the suspension, one of our attorney’s performed a free case evaluation which showed that he had a strong lemon law case. Continue reading
Buick Lacrosse Buyback For Suspension Problem
(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)
Our California lemon law offices were recently contacted by a Delano, California resident who had purchased a Buick Lacrosse that was experiencing suspension problems. Continue reading
