A used car purchase typically starts with an ad from the internet. The potential buyer goes to the dealership expecting to purchase the vehicle described in the ad. The problem is that the car on the lot may not be what was described in the ad. It may have more miles...
Many people associate debt collectors with aggressive business practices. Creditors may make repeated calls, affect people’s stress levels by making threats, and even trick them into paying bills in some cases. While there are numerous federal laws limiting how...
Midsize SUVs are some of the most popular vehicles in the United States. Many people often purchase them to fit their growing family. They also assume that the larger size means that they are safe. There’s something to be said about size, but one study has found that...
Two Korean car manufacturers have just issued a massive recall alert, while simultaneously urging the owners of over half a million vehicles to park their cars and minivans outside, well away from any buildings. The reason for the recall is a fear that the vehicles...
The bankruptcy filing by Pink Energy has left homeowners without warranty support for faulty solar energy systems. To make matters worse, some subcontractors who performed warranty work on solar energy systems have threatened to file mechanics’ liens against...
If you are behind on your payments and concerned that your car may be repossessed, there are some steps to take that can help protect your potential rights after repossession. Start by taking the vehicle purchase agreement out of the car. The finance or purchase...
Since launching its first vehicle, Elon Musk’s Tesla has found itself in perpetual damage control over his company’s continuing barrage of vehicle defects described by critics as everything from minor to life-ending. Recently, more legal action joined the onslaught of...
Many drivers are aware of a recent trend of nationwide vehicle recalls. It seems that as cars continue to add more technical features and amenities, the greater chance of a recall. However, how do you know everything is working correctly? Staying up to date on vehicle...
Odometer fraud is still a common occurrence, despite the switch from analog to digital odometers. With the increase in price and scarcity in used cars, dealerships are now taking more chances and selling more vehicles with rolled back and tampered odometers on their...
Founded in 2003 by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, Tesla Motors caught the attention of PayPal co-founder Elon Musk. Musk later assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and, by 2008, the company released the Roadster, their inaugural electric car....