In the automotive industry, an aftermarket part is a car part that is made by a third party as opposed to the vehicle’s manufacturer. Many people choose to repair their vehicles with aftermarket parts since they are cheaper and more widely available than Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. It’s also common to use aftermarket car …
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Buying a car, whether new or used, can be a little like playing the lottery. Even if you do all your homework, you can still end up with a lemon car or a previously damaged car. Say a dealership does sell you a bad car – you’re going to need to know what to do. …
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Ownership of a lemon car – a vehicle with a repeated and irreparable manufacturer defect – is protected under both state and federal law via a series of potential financial remedies. In the most extreme instances, where the vehicle has undergone multiple unsuccessful repair attempts, is rendered inoperable, or the defect results in a devaluation …
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Vehicles with repeated, irreparable problems, commonly referred to as “lemons,” can be a significant source of anxiety and financial hardship for automobile, motorcycle, and other vehicle owners. Luckily, each state in the United States has statutory protections and remedies in place for these situations, known as Lemon Laws. Despite the existence of these laws, it …
An axle is a rod or shaft that is connected to two wheels on a vehicle. This may seem like an insignificant part of the car’s structure, but it’s not. Axles use power and torque produced by the engine to rotate the vehicle’s wheels, so they play a major role in steering, braking, and driving. …
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Spark plug wires play an important role in your car’s electrical and ignition systems. These wires are responsible for transferring electrical power from the distributor or ignition coil to the spark plugs. Faulty wires can affect the car’s performance and lead to a number of costly engine problems, but sadly, many people ignore the symptoms …
There are few things worse in life than buying a car and learning the hard way that you purchased a lemon. The good news is that you can send a lemon letter to assert your legal rights. What’s a Lemon Letter? It’s a letter to the manufacturer that informs them of defects affecting the vehicle …
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Buying an “as-is” car is a money-saving option for buyers looking for an affordable used car. But, buying a car as-is can also leave buyers with an undrivable car and no way to get it repaired or replaced. Knowing the laws surrounding as-is car sales is the first step in protecting yourself from purchasing a …
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Odometer rollback fraud is an illegal scam used by unscrupulous car dealers to inflate the price of their pre-owned vehicles. Because mileage is a good indicator of a car’s wear and tear, a late model car with 20,000 miles recorded on its odometer commands a higher price than the same make and model with 50,000. …
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Buying a used car can be nerve-racking. Not only are you not sure about the quality of the vehicle, but you also have to deal with high-pressure sales techniques and potentially unscrupulous tactics from car dealers. By law, used car dealers must follow the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Used Car Rule, which applies in all …
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