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...
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How to Avoid Odometer Fraud and What to Do if It Happens to You
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...
Tesla’s continuing recall problems
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....
Did you buy a vehicle with a rolled-back odometer?
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...
Jury Hits Mercedes with Breach of Warranty Verdict
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...
An easy way to find out if your car has been recalled
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 Lemon Laws: What you might not know
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...
Hyundai recalls almost 400,000 vehicles over fire risks
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...
Tesla recalls 6,000 vehicles over loose bolts
Electric automaker Tesla is voluntarily recalling 5,974 vehicles over potentially loose brake caliper bolts, which could lead to lost tire pressure increasing the chances for a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall May...
Transportation officials investigating fatal crash with apparent self-driving car
When police responded to a fatal accident in Spring, Texas, on April 17, they found something unusual: No one was in the driver’s seat of the 2019 Tesla Model S. Now, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTA) is investigating the crash that killed two...