New EV’s come with their own longer EV battery warranty. Many are 8, 10, or more years, and up to 150,000 miles. What constitutes a defective EV battery under the factory warranty? One trigger is a warning light on your vehicle’s information screen, and you bring the vehicle in for what becomes a warranty repair (or replacement). of EV components or the EV battery itself. Each manufacturer has different coverages on EV component and battery.

In November of 2024, our California Lemon Law changed. Vehicles sold used are no longer applicable to California Lemon Law protection. Some CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) with supporting documentation *may* be potentially applicable. Private party sales of vehicles are also non-applicable. So, the “short story” is used vehicle purchases no longer are covered. So, to be even more clear “executive cars”, “demo”, etc. are all USED vehicles, and not applicable to California Lemon Law as of

Hybrid vehicles, depending on the manufacturer and model, can either be wonderful, powerful, versatile vehicle’s that are great on fuel economy, OR, they can be the source of great consumer dissatisfaction. Hybrids drive very different than gasoline vehicles. Generally, the less expensive and basic the hybrid (sub-$30,000 hybrids), the greater the potential for consumer dissatisfaction. These sub-$30,000 hybrids just do not drive like gasoline cars. Many have air conditioners that shut off when waiting at

The number of repair attempts under factory warranty will vary based upon the nature of the defect, and to what degree it substantially impairs the use or safety of operating the vehicle. The general rule of thumb for the minimum number of repair attempts under warranty for a substantial defect is two (2) repair attempts. California has a “presumption period” of 18 month/18,000 from new, which “presumes” the vehicle is a lemon under a set

One of the most common (and dangerous) mis-conceptions is that the airbag will save your life. It can, or it can potentially injure you or end your life. A properly positioned drivers seat is the difference. Way too many people sit to close to the airbag. When too close, in an accident the driver cannot “ride down” INTO the airbag. Rather, it explodes (deploys) in their face. The key is to position yourself with your