Military Exception to the California Lemon Law: Generally, the California Lemon Law applies only to vehicles “sold in California.” However, there is an exception for active duty military service members. California is home to more than 175,000 active duty military service members, many of whom are residents of other states. Like many Californians, active duty service members stationed in this state often need a vehicle for personal use, whether they purchase vehicles in California or bring vehicles purchased in...

The 5 Scariest Car Defects of All Time Perfection is something we strive for, but rarely achieve. The same is true for car manufacturers. Manufacturers will release vehicles with faulty parts just to meet deadlines. Below are what I consider to be the five scariest defects. 1. Ford Pinto In the 1970s, Ford was sued for defects in the Pinto's fuel system, which could cause the car to burst into flames in a rear-end collision. The case ultimately resulted in a recall of the...

Navigating Lemon Laws: What to Do When Your Car's Problems Persist at the Dealership If you are experiencing problems with your car but are not getting them fixed at the dealership you're going to, or they're telling you the problems are normal, then try taking your car to another dealership for diagnosis and repairs. Make sure to inform the new dealership that you've been making repeat visits at another dealership but the problems persist. Visiting different dealerships and reporting the same problems are an essential step in the process of “lemoning”...