What Safety Features are Becoming a Priority Amid the Pandemic?
February 15, 2021Advanced safety features such as blind-spot warning, lane-keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control are usually major selling points for consumers who are looking for a vehicle that is going to reduce the risk of being involved in a car accident. Although these features are still important to consumers, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has made consumers » Read More
Is My Vehicle Ready for the Summer?
July 14, 2020The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer are well underway, the beaches are open to the public, and many of the COVID-related restrictions are slowly being lifted. After months of strict social distancing, people are ready to get out of the house, see friends and family, and enjoy the warm weather. Whether that means taking a » Read More
Selling Used Cars with Unrepaired Safety Recalls
November 8, 2019AutoNation is one of the largest car retail chains in the United States. In 2015, the company said they would stop selling used cars that had open safety recalls. However, according to a recent report, AutoNation has continued to sell vehicles that have significant safety recall issues, some of which were linked to serious and » Read More
Safety Risks of Buying a Used Car
November 7, 2019Unless you know the person from whom you are buying a used car, purchasing a used car can be risky. You do not know whether the car was well-maintained, if the vehicle had been damaged in an accident, or if there are any product recalls that were never repaired or replaced. Before purchasing a used » Read More
Actor Sues Tesla After Defect Causes Serious Car Accident
July 24, 2019The day after purchasing a new Tesla Model 3, Mena Massoud, the star of Disney’s live action “Aladdin,” was involved in a serious car accident. The actor was changing lanes on Hollywood Boulevard when the vehicle’s front wheel came off, causing the car to spin out of control and hit a tree. The insurance company » Read More
Uber and Lyft Safety Recalls Raise Concerns
June 13, 2019Ridesharing companies, such as Uber and Lyft, are a convenient form of transportation for those who do not have vehicles of their own. However, as useful as both Uber and Lyft are, some of the vehicles used to transport customers may be too dangerous to drive. Ridesharing services are convenient due to the ability for » Read More
Subaru to Recall Over One Million Vehicles
March 26, 2019In 2018, the Subaru Impreza was named the safest car, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Subaru Outback was ranked in second place. Recently, however, the automaker shared plans to recall 1.3 million vehicles in the United States. In certain Subaru cars and SUVs, the brake light failed to illuminate, even » Read More
NHTSA Investigates Safety Defects and Non-Compliance Issues
March 8, 2019The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for keeping people safe on roads and highways in the United States, which involves a range of education initiatives, research studies, safety standards and enforcement activities. As advanced vehicle technologies continue to develop to reduce and prevent car accidents, the NHTSA is investigating ways to encourage » Read More
Car Accidents Caused by Defective Vehicles
January 10, 2019Whether you prefer a sports car, a minivan, an energy-efficient electric car, or a gas-guzzling SUV, one thing all car-owners have in common is that they want a vehicle that is safe, and that will not require multiple trips to the mechanic for repairs. Unfortunately, some vehicles have defective parts, or design flaws that can » Read More
Importance of Responding to a Vehicle Recall
September 11, 2018In 2017, there were over 30 million automobile recalls involving defective parts. When a company issues a recall, they must notify their customers so that they can take the necessary steps to have the product either repaired or replaced. It is then up to the consumer to make those arrangements. If a motorist fails to » Read More