2025

For many people in Los Angeles, their vehicle is one of their largest financial investments. Many car owners seek to protect that investment by purchasing an extended warranty, which continues the repair and maintenance coverage originally provided by the manufacturer’s warranty. An extended warranty will ensure that you do not…

One of the factors you might consider when buying a new car is how safely it will transport you and your family. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the government agency that sets and enforces motor vehicle safety standards. It says new vehicles are built better and have…

When you purchase a new vehicle, you expect it to be reliable, safe, and free of serious defects. Unfortunately, many vehicle owners find themselves dealing with unexpected issues that put their safety at risk. Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a major recall affecting nearly 260,000 vehicles,…

Ford has issued a major recall affecting nearly 73,000 SUVs and pickup trucks due to intermittent or complete failures of the rearview camera system. The defect, which impacts 2020-2022 Ford Super Duty trucks, 2021 Ford Expeditions, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair SUVs, poses a serious safety risk by compromising rear visibility…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a federal investigation into potential engine failures in Chevrolet trucks and SUVs built between 2019 and 2024. The issue, which affects vehicles equipped with the 6.2-liter L87 V8 engine, may be linked to connecting rod bearing failures, which can cause severe engine…

A Georgia federal jury has ordered Ford Motor Co. to pay a staggering $2.5 billion in punitive damages in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a fatal roof collapse in a Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup truck. The lawsuit was filed by the sons of Debra and Herman Mills, who…

Ford has been under scrutiny due to widespread engine failures in its 2.7-liter and 3.0-liter EcoBoost engines, prompting an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Reports surfaced of intake valves breaking and dropping into the combustion chamber, causing catastrophic engine damage and leaving drivers stranded with non-functioning…

Honda has announced a massive recall affecting approximately 1.7 million Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. due to a potentially defective steering gearbox component. This defect, found in multiple 2022–2025 models, could lead to increased steering effort and difficulty, raising the risk of a crash or injury. For Honda…

Los Angeles is the land of dreams. For many, that dream includes driving a luxury automobile. Whether it’s a Rolls Royce, “Benz,” Jaguar, Lexus, or BMW, it’s one way to say you’ve arrived. But when that dream ride turns out to be plagued with problems, it can become an expensive…

If a recall requiring a repair has been issued for your vehicle in California, it is important to promptly get suggested repairs to ensure it is safe to drive. If a car is subject to a total recall, the manufacturer will mail you a recall notice that explains the specific…