Entries by Mark Charles Esq.

How Do I Know if My Car is a Lemon?

This is probably the first question that came to mind before you searched the internet for answers. At this point, you have already been frustrated by taking your car back to the dealership to get it repaired but the problem cannot be fixed. Under California’s Lemon Laws, the manufacturer is legally required to repurchase or […]

Mercedes Safety Recall for GLE-Class and GLS-Class SUVs

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for approximately 45,000 Mercedes-Benz GLE450, GLE350, and 2020 GLS450, GLE580 and GLS580 SUVs because of safety concerns when these vehicles are using defensive maneuvers to avoid harm. The defect may cause the vehicle to pull to one side. This often happens […]

Buick, GM, Chevy, and Cadillac Issues Recall for Defective Fuel Pumps That May Cause Car to Suddenly Stall

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), GM has issued a recall for Buick, GM, Chevy and Cadillac vehicles because of a defective fuel pump. This defect poses a serious safety risk for drivers and passengers in these trucks and SUVs. This defect can cause the vehicle to suddenly stall without warning which […]

Four Tips to Help Get You a Buyback of Your Lemon

Four Tips to Help Get You a Buyback of Your Lemon Under California’s Lemon Law (Song-Beverly Act), the car manufacturer has to repurchase (or buyback) your car after a reasonable number of repair attempts. (Civil Code section 1793.2(d)). The car must be taken to an authorized repair facility. This normally means that you should take […]

Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviators Recall for Engine Mounts

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for 1,405 Ford and Lincoln SUVs. It applies to the 2020-2021 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators because the engine mounts may loosen and cause safety issues. This can ultimately result in loss of power. Drivers should pay attention to […]

GM Brake Recall for Defective Brakes on GM Chevy

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), GM has issued a recall for more than 14,000 trucks and SUVs because the brakes may suddenly be difficult to use and stop the truck or SUV. This creates a serious safety hazard for drivers and passengers in these trucks and SUVs. The specific problem relates […]

Potential Lemon Law Claims with BMW Hybrid Cars

BMW has issued a recall for more than 4,500 hybrid vehicles because of debris that was on the battery cell, which could lead to a fire. This defect is a serious safety problem that could lead to serious injuries or death. At this time there is not a fix that will eliminate this problem. The […]