Bought a used car that turned into a nightmare? Your legal protections in California depend entirely on who sold it to you—and the differences are stark. The Core Truth About Used Car Protection California’s lemon law protection for used cars breaks down simply: dealer purchases offer real legal remedies, while private sales leave you almost […]
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Lemon Law for Electric Vehicles: Battery, Charging, and Software Defects
Electric vehicles are breaking down in ways that didn’t exist when lemon laws were written. When your Tesla’s autopilot goes haywire, your Rivian’s battery tanks, or your Ford Lightning won’t charge, you’re dealing with problems that traditional mechanics often can’t fix. California’s lemon law covers electric vehicles just like gas cars. But proving these cases […]
How California Lemon Law Applies to Leased Vehicles
You signed a lease expecting lower payments and a worry-free experience with a new car. Instead, you’re dealing with constant repairs and a vehicle that doesn’t work properly. If you think you’re stuck because it’s “not your car,” you’re wrong. California’s lemon law covers leased vehicles just as strongly as purchased ones—sometimes even more favorably. […]
California Lemon Law Buyback: How It Works, Timelines, and Typical Payouts
Getting stuck with a defective car is frustrating, especially when you’re making payments on a vehicle that’s constantly in the shop. If you’re dealing with a lemon in California, the law gives you powerful options to get out from under that problematic vehicle and recover your money. What is a California Lemon Law Buyback? A […]
California Lemon Law: The Ultimate Guide 2025
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 […]
Kia Recalls Over 200,000 Telluride Vehicles Due to Detaching Door Trim
Kia America, Inc. has issued a safety recall for 201,149 Telluride vehicles from model years 2023-2025 due to door belt molding trim that can detach while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety recall report, approximately 6% of these vehicles, or about 12,069 vehicles, are estimated to have the defect. The […]
General Motors Issues Safety Recall for Over 40,000 Chevrolet Blazer EV Vehicles Due to Parking Brake Wiring Problems
General Motors, LLC has announced a safety recall affecting 40,233 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles from model years 2024-2025 due to defective parking brake wiring harnesses. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety recall report, approximately 1% of these vehicles, or about 402 vehicles, are estimated to have the wiring defect. The recall […]
Land Rover Recalls Over 20,000 Range Rover Evoque Vehicles Due to Faulty Passenger Airbags
Jaguar Land Rover North America has issued a major safety recall affecting 20,999 Range Rover Evoque vehicles from model years 2021-2025 due to defective passenger airbags that may tear during deployment. According to the safety recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the airbag defect stems from improper folding during the […]
Ford Recalls Over 130,000 Lincoln Aviator Vehicles Due to Detaching Trim Parts
Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall for 132,914 Lincoln Aviator vehicles from model years 2020-2025 due to C-pillar trim appliques and window division bars that may detach while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety recall report, approximately 3.2% of these vehicles, or about 4,253 vehicles, are estimated to […]
Chrysler Recalls Over 250,000 Pacifica and Voyager Vehicles Due to Faulty Curtain Airbags
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued a major safety recall affecting 250,651 vehicles due to defective curtain airbags that may not provide adequate protection during crashes. According to the safety recall report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this insufficient pressure retention comes from improperly sealed seams. The recall covers 2022-2025 model year Chrysler […]
