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....
You have to consider many details when purchasing a used vehicle. The make and model of the vehicle and how well it retains its value, among other factors. So, too, is the appearance of the vehicle. Many people will decide how much they are willing to pay for a used...
Attorney Christina Gill Roseman of Roseman Law Firm won a jury verdict against Mercedes-Benz for $15,638.85 on September 23, 2021 in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in Columbus, Ohio. In Loethen v. Mercedes-Benz, the Plaintiff sued Mercedes under the...
When the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the manufacturer of a vehicle determines that it has a dangerous part or some other safety risk, a national recall is issued. The manufacturer must then remedy the issue by fixing the problem, replacing the...
West Virginia has an exceptionally strong Lemon Law. Many state lemon laws only cover new vehicles. A few state lemon laws cover used vehicles only during the first year of original ownership, but West Virginia goes further. The West Virginia Lemon Law covers new...
Action movies and TV shows often depict car chases or vehicles that explode or burst into flames easily upon impact. However, that is far from reality. Manufacturers invest significant amounts of money to ensure that the vehicles they design aren’t easily susceptible...