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April 30, 2018
DIYers and independent repair companies in California have been forced to repair complex electronic devices such as iPhones for years without any help from Apple and other major manufacturers. But a proposed law called the California Right to Repair Act could change that, and it may complement the state’s current Lemon Law. It states that […]
April 16, 2018
Tesla is about to boost production of its popular Model 3 sedan. There is no question that people love this car, based upon early reviews from journalists and consumers. But there is a serious problem lurking on the horizon: reliability and quality. Automotive industry analyst Toni Sacconaghi recently drove and reviewed a Tesla Model 3 […]
March 23, 2018
After a resurgence in U.S. traffic deaths — up to 100 lives per day — a major auto safety advocacy group issued a report card last month identifying the states doing the most and least to improve highway safety. For Californians, the news was largely good: The Golden State was one of six states ranked […]
March 6, 2018
When you buy or lease a new vehicle under warranty, it is reasonable to expect prompt and effective dealership service for any necessary repairs. You spent a lot of money on the vehicle, but when you show up for service, many auto owners are surprised to discover indifference at their dealer regarding repairs under warranty. […]
March 1, 2018
If you have a new or used car with persistent repair problems and it is still under the manufacturer’s original warranty, you can usually file a Lemon Law claim in California. If the claim is valid, the manufacturer is required to either repurchase the vehicle or provide you with a replacement. But what if the […]
February 21, 2018
A study published last month in Washington, D.C., recommended lowering state laws that criminalize alcohol-impaired driving from 0.08 to 0.05% blood alcohol concentration (BAC), among other recommendations that would attempt to reduce the number of drunk-driving deaths annually across the United States. Supporters of lowering the legal limit cheered the recommendation, noting that the National […]
February 16, 2018
2018 is well under way, and with the new year come new driving laws that California drivers should be aware of. The California Department of Motor Vehicles has issued the following list of new laws that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. Make sure you become familiar with them before you get behind the […]
January 30, 2018
Over the past several years we have seen examples of auto manufacturers’ treating their customers in less than totally honest ways. In 2015, the EPA discovered many diesel Volkswagen cars sold in the United States had illegal software installed that would detect when they were being tested and would alter the performance to improve test […]
January 12, 2018
Most Californians rely on their vehicle to get them to work, to school and to transport their families to where they need to go. For the most part, modern motor vehicles work reliably. But there are many times these days when automotive defects can lead to recalls, and, in some cases, serious accidents that endanger […]
January 2, 2018
National statistics reveal that car crashes with serious injury and death are rising. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 3,477 road deaths from distracted driving in 2015 alone, with 391,000 injuries. Many experts believe the increase is due in part to driver distraction by smartphones and other electronic devices. What is the solution? Some […]
