» Posted January 25, 2019 Resources
Toyota is recalling nearly 1 million Prius vehicles over concerns about engine stalling. The move marks the Japanese car maker’s third attempt to fix a software bug that can cause vehicles to stop without warning.
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» Posted January 23, 2019 Resources
Power sliding doors are a nifty option increasingly available on minivans. The upgrade makes it easier to open side doors with the simple press of a remote key or interior switch. Unfortunately, it appears that some power sliding doors have minds of their own.
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» 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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