You finally bought the new car you’ve been wanting. And then something goes wrong. You take it back to the dealer. They repair it. Then something else happens. You start wondering: “Did I just buy a lemon?” Maybe. But before you can answer that question, you need to understand what the word “lemon” actually means. […]
You bought the new vehicle because you needed reliable transportation. Now you’re spending your time figuring out how to get it repaired. The engine has problems. The transmission isn’t right. The warning lights keep coming on. You’ve been to the dealership several times. At this point you’re thinking: “I don’t want this car anymore. How […]
One of the biggest warning signs with a new vehicle is a problem that keeps coming back. The dealership repairs it. It goes away. Then two weeks later, it happens again. You take it back. Another repair. It comes back again. At some point you may wonder: “Is this just bad luck, or is something […]
A defect in a new car is frustrating. A defect that makes you afraid to drive the car is different. Maybe your brakes behave unpredictably. Maybe the steering suddenly becomes difficult. Maybe the vehicle loses power. Maybe an airbag warning light keeps appearing. Maybe the car stalls in traffic. Maybe an electrical problem shuts down […]
You take your new vehicle to the dealership. They try to diagnose the problem. They replace a part. The problem remains. You bring it back. They try something else. Still not fixed. Eventually, you may hear: “We don’t know what’s causing it.” Or: “We’ve done everything we can.” Or: “There’s nothing else we can do […]
You bought a new car. Then it broke. You took it to the dealership. And now it’s been there for days. Then weeks. Maybe the dealership is waiting for a part. Maybe the manufacturer is trying to figure out the problem. Maybe they repaired it once, but the problem returned. Meanwhile, you’re making payments on […]
The most frustrating sentence a new-car owner can hear may be: “Bring it back and we’ll take another look.” You already did that. Maybe three times. Maybe four. Maybe more. You’ve missed work. You’ve arranged rides. You’ve spent hours at the dealership. And you’re still driving a new vehicle that doesn’t work the way it […]
It is frustrating having a new car that you cannot trust. You bought it because you wanted reliability. Instead, you’re getting: At some point, you stop asking: “How do I get this fixed?” and start asking: “Can I just give this car back?” In some circumstances, Nevada’s Lemon Law may answer “yes,” providing a path […]
You just bought a brand-new car. Instead of enjoying that new-car smell, you’re wondering why the engine is making a strange noise. Or why the check-engine light is on. Or why the transmission doesn’t shift correctly. Or why the vehicle’s electrical system keeps malfunctioning. Maybe you’ve already taken it back to the dealership. “What am […]
Buying a new car is supposed to mean that you don’t have to worry about major mechanical problems for a long time. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes a brand-new vehicle starts having problems almost immediately. You take it back to the dealership. They diagnose it, replace a part, update the software, or tell you […]