You asked about the car’s history. The dealer said it was clean. Then you ran a Carfax — or a mechanic found something — and the truth came out. The vehicle had been in a serious accident, and the dealer knew. If this sounds familiar, you may have a strong auto fraud claim under California […]
In most cases, yes — you have legal grounds to get a refund or compensation if you unknowingly purchased a fraudulent vehicle. Your options depend on who sold it to you and what type of fraud occurred. You may be able to rescind the sale under state consumer protection laws, sue for damages under federal […]
To use VIN check tools to avoid auto fraud, start by locating the 17-character VIN on the dashboard or door jamb, then run it through at least three sources: NICB VINCheck (free, nicb.org) for stolen vehicle and salvage records, NMVTIS (vehiclehistory.gov, under $10) for title history across all 50 states, and a paid vehicle history […]
You buy a car from a dealer, drive it home, and a few days later find out it has an active safety recall. Was that even legal? The answer depends on whether you bought new or used — and the difference in protection is significant. New Cars: Federal Law Prohibits Recall Sales Federal law clearly […]
You drove off the lot feeling good about your new car. The paperwork was signed, the keys were in your hand, and you thought the deal was done. Then, days or weeks later, your phone rings. The dealer is calling to say there’s a “problem with your financing” and you need to come back in […]
Getting stuck with a defective car is bad enough on its own. Making payments on one that spends more time at the dealership than in your driveway is a different level of frustrating. If you’re dealing with a lemon in California, the law gives you real options to get out from under that vehicle and […]
Picture this: you drive your brand-new car off the dealer lot, only to find yourself back at the service center three times in two months for the same persistent problem. If this scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not without recourse. California consumers who purchase defective vehicles have powerful legal protections under […]
Legally reviewed by: Chuck Panzarella, JD Elon Musk’s Tesla has recently announced a recall of almost all of their vehicles ever made for issues involving the Basic Autopilot. The Basic Autopilot package includes the Autosteer and Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC) that can help drivers with certain driving features such as steering, braking, and accelerating. A […]
Tesla, Inc. has recently announced a safety recall for 3878 of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles to address an issue with the accelerator pedal that could increase the risk of a collision. Owners of affected Cybertrucks should pay close attention to any notifications from Tesla regarding this important recall. What is the Issue With the […]
Used cars are all sold with an odometer reading higher than zero, some wear and tear on the exterior and under the hood, and most car buyers are aware that they aren’t purchasing a brand new vehicle. The dealership doesn’t have to tell you if the car has been in a very small accident that […]
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