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Category Archives: auto industry
Reverse Decision In Honda Fuel Economy Case
A court decision to award attorney Heather Peters almost $10,000, over inaccurate fuel economy claims for her 2006 Honda Civic has been reversed by a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge last Thursday. The case received national attention when Peters opted out of a class action suit to pursue her own small claims case. Peters was awarded reparations in February, but Honda appealed the courts decision and it was reversed by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Dudley Gray. Gray said that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy ratings are posted so consumers can compare fuel efficiency among vehicles, but the ratings don’t take into account driving conditions and the condition of the vehicle. Continue reading
Lemon Law Warranty Denial
The Lemon Laws Protect consumers who have purchased or leased a vehicle with manufacturing defects that affect the safety, value, or use of the vehicle. In most cases, if the manufacturer or dealer are unable to fix the problem after … Continue reading
Unfixed Recalls Affect The Safety Of Everyone
A 2011 Carfax study shows that there are over four million used vehicles for sale with safety recalls that have not been repaired. While automobile manufacturers are required by law to alert vehicle owners and dealerships about the recalls, many owners don’t receive the notice and do not look in the right place for updates. Some recalls can go unfixed for years, and can be passed down from owner to owner. As a used car buyer there is no harm in purchasing a vehicle with an outstanding recall as long as you are aware and take it in to get if fixed by the manufacturer, free of charge. The problem with unfixed recalls on rental vehicles is just another reminder that it is in the interest of everyone to not ignore recalls. Consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen reports on the dangers of buying a used car that has been recalled. Continue reading
Posted in California auto industry, Manufacturer defect, Safe Driving, Safety Problem, auto industry, automobile recalls, automobile safety, repeated automobile issues
Tagged auto industry, automobile recalls, automobile safety, recalled rental vehicles, repeated automobile issues, Safe Driving, unfixed recalls
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Transmission Problems For BMW 7-Series
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded an investigation into certain BMW 7-Series vehicles after finding reports of seventeen crashes and five injuries because the vehicles rolled away unexpectedly. The investigation began last August when drivers complained about … Continue reading
Posted in BMW, Manufacturer defect, NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Safety Problem, Transmission Problem, auto industry, automobile investigation, automobile safety, repeated automobile issues
Tagged automobile safety, BMW, BMW 7 Series, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, repeated automobile issues, transmission problems, unexpected roll away
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Mandatory Brake Override Systems On Autos
If the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gets their way, consumers could see mandatory brake override systems in all new vehicles by 2014. The NHTSA has been pushing to have “smart pedals” installed in all vehicles since 2009, when … Continue reading
Posted in Brake problems, California auto industry, NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Safe Driving, Safety Problem, U.S. Government, auto industry, autombile technology, automobile safety, repeated automobile issues
Tagged auto industry, automobile safety, automobile technology, brake override systems, braking problems, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, repeated automobile issues, Safe Driving, smart brake pedals, unintended acceleration
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No Arbitration For California Lemon Law Attorney
In Orange County, a California Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of allowing the consumer to pursue claims against a Newport Beach Mercedes Benz dealership, without being forced to take the complaints to arbitration. The lawsuit filed by the … Continue reading
New Fuel Economy Labels
The US Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency are upgrading the information found on all 2013 vehicles in an effort to give consumers even more information on fuel economy and emissions. The extra information should help consumers make informed decisions about what vehicle is best for their needs. Continue reading
Ford Taurus Investigated For Stuck Throttles
Complaints of sticking throttles in certain 2005-2006 Ford Taurus vehicles has lead to an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA has received complaints from drivers who say that their vehicle engines would rev as high … Continue reading
Posted in Ford, Manufacturer defect, NHTSA, Safety Problem, Transmission Problem, auto industry, automobile investigation, automobile safety, repeated automobile issues
Tagged automobile safety, braking problems, Ford, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, repeated automobile issues, Safe Driving
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EV Drivers Could See Gas Tax
Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers in Washington, Oregon and Texas may soon see an extra tax on their vehicles as these states try to introduce legislation that could have EV drivers paying a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) tax. Currently, taxes on … Continue reading
New Jersey Lemon Law Inspection Protection
The New Jersey State Senate Transportation Committee has approved a lemon law bill that will protect consumers when buying used vehicles. Under the current lemon law, when a person signs a dealership waiver, the dealership is not responsible for any … Continue reading
