California Lemon Law

Toyota is once again under federal scrutiny after announcing a significant recall affecting nearly 394,000 vehicles across the United States. The defect involves intermittent rearview camera failures that may prevent the camera image from displaying while the vehicle is in reverse. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),…

GM Hit With Lawsuit Over Sudden Brake System Failures in 2025 Models General Motors is facing mounting legal pressure after multiple reports of sudden braking system failures involving several of its newest 2025 models. A class action lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania alleges that critical brake components—including…

In early 2025, federal safety regulators escalated their investigation into Ford’s hands-free driving technology following multiple serious crashes involving vehicles equipped with BlueCruise. The focus of this inquiry centers on 2021–2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E models, many of which are marketed with advanced driver-assist capabilities intended to reduce fatigue and improve…

In 2025, Nissan and its luxury counterpart Infiniti made national headlines for all the wrong reasons. The automakers announced a massive recall impacting nearly 450,000 vehicles equipped with their so-called breakthrough VC-Turbo engines — a technology once praised for its innovation but now linked to widespread reliability issues. This large-scale…

You’re a smart and responsible car owner who keeps up with routine vehicle maintenance, such as regular oil changes. But after yesterday’s oil change, you’ve found evidence of an oil leak on your driveway. Your first thought when discovering an oil leak after an oil change is probably that someone…

California’s Lemon Law provides strong and valuable protections to car owners and lessees. However, these protections depend on the car’s original warranty from the manufacturer being in force. A motor vehicle is a lemon in California if it has a substantial defect covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty that has…

When you buy a new car in California, in most cases, the purchase is final as soon as you sign the contract. There is no legally mandated “cooling off” period allowing you to cancel the purchase due to buyer’s remorse or similar reasons. A car dealership may have a return…

General Motors is once again facing legal trouble over its 6.2L V8 L87 engines. Following widespread recalls, consumer complaints, and mounting evidence of defects, the automaker is now the target of a class-action lawsuit filed by Seattle-based law firm Hagens Berman. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for…

You may feel like you have a big problem on your hands if your car dealership cannot fix your new car. But if your vehicle has a significant issue that’s covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty, this is a problem that the car’s manufacturer has the responsibility to make right….

The safety and reliability of vehicles are critical concerns for drivers and their families. Unfortunately, recent developments involving General Motors have revealed serious defects that call both into question. GM has announced a recall involving its 6.2L V8 L87 engines, which power hundreds of thousands of popular trucks and SUVs….