» Posted January 21, 2019 Resources
The ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government is having a wide range of impacts, from reportedly slowing lines at airports around the country to stifling food and drug inspectors. For car owners, there’s another important group of federal employees sidelined by the government funding snafu: workers at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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» Posted January 18, 2019 Resources
State lemon laws are designed to protect car buyers by forcing manufacturers to take responsibility for defects in their vehicles. Whether it’s a malfunctioning airbag, a transmission that stalls or seatbelts that just don’t ever seem to want to click, these laws force car makers to go the extra mile to fix defects that could impact the safety of anyone in the car. In California and other states, a manufacturer that can’t fix the problem while the car is still under warranty has to take it back.
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» Posted January 16, 2019 Resources
“Buyer beware” is an important piece of advice for anyone considering purchasing a vehicle. Thanks to a new decision out of a court in Arkansas, maybe it’s the sellers who should think twice before pushing a lemon.
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» Posted January 14, 2019 Resources
Smart devices have already changed the way we live, now mobile technology is set to change the way we drive. Ford Motor Co. is working on new safety technology that’s designed to warn people in the vicinity of an oncoming accident before the crash happens.
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» Posted January 11, 2019 Resources
The high-end electric car makers at Tesla want to help drivers better see what’s on the road ahead. A recent headlight upgrade has also helped the company get better reviews from safety experts.
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