This past weekend, in her Shortcuts column, New York Times writer Alina Tugend questioned whether a consumer should consider purchasing an extended warranty when buying their car.  She found herself immersed in a maze of terminology, regulations and lawsuits so she sought out some advice from a few well-informed sources: **In their annual auto issue… Read More

As we have reported repeatedly on this blog, car sales are down big time! As a result, dealers are doing everything they can to make a sale.  Unfortunately, some dealers are more concerned with getting the cars off the lot immediately than they are about securing financing for their customers.  And as new car sales continue… Read More

We are equal opportunity bloggers. It appears that misery loves company and being that we have already reported on General Motor’s spiral downfall, they should be happy that we are now discussing Ford’s foibles. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that despite an unexpected $100-million profit the first quarter, the manufacturer significantly suffered second quarter… Read More

The Northeast has been hit with some wet, wild weather in the past 48 hours. As a result, our mold and mildew. So, what should you do if you find puddles on your passenger floor (or elsewhere in the car)? **Make a service appointment with your dealership immediately. Make sure the leak or mildew scent is… Read More

As the comments continue to pour in regarding our entry on paint defects with 2000-2005 Ford vehicles (54 so far, but who’s counting?), we thought now would be a good time to discuss when a paint problem can turn into a Lemon Law or Breach of Warranty claim.  We frequently receive calls from distressed drivers who are quite… Read More

The high gas prices have all of us in a tizzy.  You will find numerous stories related to the problem everywhere you turn…television, internet, newspapers, even this blog. And the stories are teasing us.  Good Morning America is reporting that although the price decrease of crude oil was the largest three-day decrease in decades, it… Read More

Yes, I know we are in the middle of a hot, humid Summer….no better time to surprise you with a pop quiz on your knowledge relating to the lemon law and car buying.  No matter what time of year, it’s important to be prepared when either buying a new or used car, or filing a lemon… Read More

Anyone looking to purchase a cute, compact number in the wake of these high gas prices?  If you’re looking for a cool ride that will be easy on your wallet, look no further. Consumer Advocate Jack Gillis and The Center for Auto Safety have put together a comprehensive list of Best Bets in the 2008 Car Book,… Read More

General Motors, not wanting to face the fate of bankruptcy, is scaling back with an overall $15 billion cost-cutting program, as reported by Mike Harris of The Associated Press. Speedway Motorsports Inc., which owns eight tracks that hold NASCAR events, already has been told GM will not renew contracts at two tracks — New Hampshire Motor Speedway and… Read More

GREENSBURG MAN FIGHTS BACK OVER BROKEN MOTORCYCLE GREENSBURG (KDKA, 7/11/08) ― With gas prices up, motorcycle sales are rising too. Some motorcycles can get fifty, even sixty miles per gallon, but what if you run into trouble? If your motorcycle turns out to be a lemon, the PA Lemon Law doesn’t cover motorcycles, so what… Read More