A car warranty is a legal agreement between you, the new car owner, and the auto manufacturer. However, like all legal agreements, certain expectations need to be met in order for the auto manufacturer to cover the cost of repairs and other benefits. The expectations for keeping your end of the car warranty may be …
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One of the factors most vehicle buyers take into consideration when shopping for a new vehicle is a vehicle’s relative safety. However, very rarely would part of that consideration be whether or not the vehicle’s panoramic sunroof is likely to spontaneously explode and rain glass into the cabin during regular operation. Unfortunately, for many Ford …
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Your car title is a legal document that describes a vehicle by make, model, year, and VIN. It provides information on the vehicle’s owner and anyone who may have a lien on the title. The document is created by the state, but there are ways that it can be altered. Any time that a title …
Nissan’s Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) – originally designed and billed by the manufacturer as a system to eliminate “shift shock” and create a smooth gear shifting experience for drivers – has unfortunately for many vehicle owners, been anything but as advertised. In fact, the CVT transmission system has been the subject of numerous vehicle and …
Nissan CVT Transmission Class Action Lawsuit: Essential Resources for Vehicle Owners Read More »
Car manufacturers and dealers have long looked for ways to entice buyers into purchasing new and used vehicles. One of the more common and effective strategies utilized by sellers is the offering of promotional packages including limited warranties, like powertrain warranties, designed to alleviate buyer anxiety about service and potential repair costs. However, while these …
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A standard car is made up of countless different parts, but few are as important as its transmission. A car’s transmission is responsible for transferring the right amount of power from the engine to the wheels so your vehicle can travel at the desired speed. It’s not safe to drive with a transmission that is …
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The engine is the most important part of your car, and it cannot function properly without valve seals. Each valve seal stretches across the top of a valve to prevent oil from leaking into the engine. These parts are made out of durable rubber, but that does not mean they will last forever. A faulty …
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Anyone buying a car looks at the sticker price, but what about the costs of maintenance and repair over the life of the vehicle? A study by YourMechanic.com ranked all the major carmakers according to the average cost of repair and maintenance of their vehicles over the first 10 years off the lot. So, which …
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Under product liability laws, carmakers are required to ensure every vehicle they sell is as safe as possible, both before and after it has been sold. But what car company has the most recalls? There are two ways to answer that. One is the carmaker’s total number of recalled vehicles, and the other is the …
There have been a lot of EcoDiesel lawsuits in the news recently, and many car owners are asking themselves how they are affected. Car manufacturers like Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler have both been sued for cheating emissions testing on their EcoDiesel vehicles. In both cases, car makers have had to pay millions of dollars to …
What Car Owners Should Know About EcoDiesel Lawsuits & Buybacks in 2019 Read More »