Lemon Cars

Repair shops at car dealerships have a bad reputation for the quality of their work, difficulty getting appointments, pressure to pay for unnecessary services, and other issues. To avoid this, many car owners needing repair work go to independent mechanics and garages despite car manufacturers insisting that only authorized dealerships…

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…

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…

Lawrence Shanahan was slowly backing up in the new 2020 Ford Edge FWD SEL he had leased from Fiesta Ford in Riverside County when the backup camera at the vehicle’s rear failed. The screen went blank. Shanahan backed into a metal bar protruding from a truck behind him, which would…

That new car of yours sure is a beauty, but the amount of time it spends in the shop has gotten out of hand. It seems like every other day brings a new problem with this vehicle, and the dealership’s repairs haven’t resolved them. It may be time to consider…

Various models of the Jeep Compass, a small car-based SUV, have had problems with their mechanical, electrical, and design components, which have proven difficult, if not impossible, to correct. If you have purchased a Jeep Compass and have had recurring issues that adversely impact the vehicle’s performance, safety, or value,…

By one count, there are well over 100 different dashboard warning lights in use by car manufacturers. Some warning lights, such as a check engine light, require immediate attention, while others can wait. Do you know what they mean when they appear? One of the less obvious but more useful…

As frustrating as it is to have a car that constantly breaks down, it’s worse when it’s stuck in the shop for weeks while you’re awaiting repairs. How do you know when the car dealership is taking too long to fix your automobile? Some will tell you that the repair…