A federal jury ruled against the automobile manufacturer Ford in favor of the plaintiffs for the second time in recent months in late December. They decided that the automaking giant should have to pay the maximum penalties to victims for intentionally violating...
Lemon Law
Used cars aren’t covered by West Virginia’s Lemon Laws
If you've been thinking about buying a used car and you're counting on some law here in West Virginia bailing you out if it doesn't work as advertised, then think again. While the state does have a lemon law that protects new-car buyers for some time after their...
There are states with worse lemon laws than West Virginia
A study published earlier this year by the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) captured how many states have weak lemon laws on the books. Many consumers end up having to settle with a far worse resolution than they should have to as a result. While some states have poorly...
What are your rights under the West Virginia lemon law?
One of the reasons that many consumers here in Charleston and elsewhere in West Virginia buy new cars is to replace their old, dilapidated car with a new set of reliable wheels. Not all new cars are created equally though.There are times at which cars that are...
How do you find out about auto recalls?
The easiest way for you to know if the manufacturer of your vehicle has issued a recall is simply to wait for notification. However, this is not always the most effective option. There are many things that could stop an auto company from contacting you. If you...
Nonconformities explained
The process of purchasing a new vehicle in Charleston can be both exhilarating and terrifying. You are no doubt excited about the purchase, yet your enthusiasm is often tempered by concerns that the vehicle may not function as well as you expect once you drive it off...
Do car salespeople use deceptive practices?
Buying a car can be stressful enough on its own. You may also be subject to deceptive practices intended on bilking consumers out of money or convincing them to buy a vehicle that is not up to snuff. In this case, it's crucial that you're able to identify common...
Defining the reasonable number of repair attempts
As far as purchases go, few are bigger than buying a new vehicle in Charleston. By "new," many assume that to mean a brand new vehicle fresh from a manufacturer's assembly line. Yet in reality, many of the 17.22 million vehicles that the National Automobile...
How do I know if my vehicle was involved in a recall?
There are many reasons you may have missed a recall notice. Perhaps you have recently moved to West Virginia from out of state and still get your mail elsewhere, for example. Luckily, it is quite easy to determine whether your vehicle has been involved in an...
Car manufacturers recall 74 percent more vehicles than they sell
In 2018, Forbes reported that automotive recalls had hit a four-year low for 2017. However, it also added that automotive recalls totaled 30.7 million units, compared to total sales of 17.6 million new vehicles. These figures may cause many drivers in West Virginia to...
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