Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular as people become more environmentally conscious and look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. However, just like any other technology, EVs are not immune to problems. Numerous examples of EV recalls and problems obtaining replacement parts can be found in the news. Could your new EV be… Continue reading
Is your newer car, truck or SUV experiencing repeated problems that see you spending time at the local dealer service center? You could have a lemon – a defective vehicle that slipped through quality control with serious issues. Part of verifying you have a lemon is allowing the local authorized dealer service center a “reasonable… Continue reading
Consumer Reports just released the news on April 19, 2023, that more than 131,000 2021 RAM 1500 pickup trucks are being recalled because they “may suddenly stall while driving, which could cause a crash.” The article specifies that only trucks equipped with the 5.7-liter V8 eTorque mild hybrid engine are being recalled. RAM dealers will… Continue reading
A common phrase you may encounter when going through the process of dealing with a lemon car, truck or SUV is “a reasonable number of repair attempts.” This is a highly subjective phrase that can pose a risk for setbacks when filing a lemon law claim. Consumers should be aware of the potential problems surrounding this phrase… Continue reading
Each year, nonprofit consumer research and consumer advocacy organization Consumer Reports releases its yearly evaluation results to inform consumers about the most and least reliable vehicles. This comprehensive research involves over 300,000 vehicles and vehicle owners and bases its findings on overall reliability for the past three model years. “With today’s inflated car prices, people… Continue reading
Every state across the US has lemon laws on the books. These consumer protection laws provide everyone a means of recourse when they purchase a defective product. If you bought a defective car, truck or SUV that cannot seem to be repaired, you likely have a legitimate lemon law claim. But how does that process… Continue reading
Few circumstances are as infuriating as discovering you bought a lemon vehicle new off the dealership lot. What could tax your patience even more is repeated trips back to the dealer for attempted repairs, all to no avail. How many repair attempts should you allow on your lemon car, truck or SUV? Lemon Law Requirements… Continue reading
Pandemic-related supply chain issues and shortages are still driving up the price of used vehicles, making it difficult to find a car or truck on the lot at all. When something you desperately need is in short supply, it can feel almost like you have to take whatever you can get. Unfortunately, this can end… Continue reading
“Lemon” is a popular slang term for a newer vehicle that isn’t reliable. The name stems from the “sour” experience of constantly needing to have the vehicle serviced and find alternate transportation. This is especially frustrating when your lemon is a brand-new car, truck or SUV that you bought at a considerable price. How do… Continue reading
One of the most important consumer studies involving new vehicle quality is the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. This study is in its 36th year, and it shows a negative trend – popular car makers are showing poorer quality than ever before. An Overview of the 2022 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study The J.D. Power… Continue reading
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