When you buy a new car from a dealership, you expect it to work. But what should you do if it turns out that the car dealer acted in a fraudulent manner? Well, the best way to defend yourself against auto dealer fraud is to be a well-informed consumer. You…
All states in the U.S. have lemon laws that cover new vehicles with serious defects. But are there any laws that protect consumers who end up with a faulty used car? The short answer is, “yes.” Just because you didn’t buy a new car, doesn’t mean you don’t have rights…
Imagine yourself traveling around Europe, driving your dream car, tasting new flavors, discovering new landscapes, and coming home with your new luxury car! Actually, you don’t have to imagine this because that is what the European Delivery program is all about. European Delivery lets buyers purchase a car in the…
If you bought or leased a 2011–2019 model year Hyundai Sonata, 2013–2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, or a 2014–2015 or 2018–2019 Hyundai Tucson equipped with a 2.0L or 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection engine, you may benefit from Hyundai Engine Class Action settlement. According to the consolidated class action, the Hyundai…
A total of 183,397 2018 through 2020 Toyota Tundras built between February 22, 2017, and May 29, 2020, are being recalled because their front turn signals may not be bright enough for other drivers to see. The issue is confined to vehicles with LED headlight assemblies. The lights were incorrectly…
Vehicle: 2019 Aston Martin Vantage Leased/New. Case Summary: The vehicle was leased as new and the defects started as early as several miles into ownership. Most of the failed repair attempts were made at Galpin Premier Collection service center in Van Nuys, CA. The vehicle was out of service for…
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, most courts in the US have closed their doors. This poses a temporary threat to fundamental legal rights which are the backbone of our great nation. The civil justice system has essentially come to a complete halt. What keeps our society civil, although…
The COVID-19 pandemic establishes an extraordinary challenge with severe socio-economic consequences for all the economies around the globe. Asian Development Bank, in its Asian Development Outlook 2020 (ADB, 2020) forecasted global losses from COVID-19 ranging from $2.0 trillion to $4.1 trillion, equal to 2.3%–4.8% of global GDP. It is supposed…
According to Mercedes HVAC Settlement Website, a Settlement has been established with Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in a class-action lawsuit. Plaintiffs claim in the lawsuit that some Mercedes-Benz vehicles have imperfect HVAC systems that produce or accumulate mold and result in foul smell, odors. Defendants Daimler AG and…
As the COVID-19 pandemic swiped across the world, automobile manufacturers were not immune to its negative effects. Thousands of employees at various vehicle assembly plants were sent home, bringing production to a complete holt for most, including BMW, VW…. (just list the makes). For the industry, this was disastrous because…