Category: Autos
Classic Car Insurance: How to Protect Your Investment
There is nothing more exciting for a car collector than cruising down the road in a well-maintained, shiny classic car. Even non-car enthusiasts appreciate and marvel at classic cars. However, before you place your pride and joy on the road, you must protect your investment by purchasing classic car insurance. Unlike your everyday automobile insurance, [...]
NY Used Car Lemon Laws
New York’s Lemon Law does not apply to new vehicles only. The Used Car Lemon Law passed in 1984 extended protection to consumers that have bought used or pre-owned vehicles. Before submitting a claim, make sure that your vehicle falls within the used car category. New York Lemon Law Criteria Not all pre-owned vehicles qualify [...]
New York New Car Lemon Laws
Below are the criteria and process for new car owners to file a claim under New York’s New Car Lemon Law protection. Before filing a claim, check to see if the car fits all four of the following conditions: The vehicle is not used commercially. It auto must be operated primarily for personal use. The [...]
New York Lemon Laws
New York state enacted its New Car Lemon Law in 1983 and the following year enacted the Used Car Lemon Law. Ten years later,in 1993, another law was enacted to cover motorized wheelchairs. New or Used: Selecting the Proper Category Individuals looking for protection under the New York Lemon Law must first determine which of [...]
Florida Used Car Lemon Law
As of this writing, there is no used car lemon law in Florida. While the state of Florida does have a lemon law policy for new cars, they do not have the used car lemon Law. Therefore, if you are in a state of Florida and purchasing a used or pre-owned car, the onus is [...]
How to File a Lemon Law Claim in Connecticut
In 1982 Connecticut first enacted legislation to protect car buyers from ending up with a lemon. Since 1982 the Lemon Law has been enhanced and tweaked their Automobile Dispute Arbitration Program to cover the latest technologies for private passenger, combination vehicles and motorcycles. New or Used: Not Too Many Options Connecticut only really has a [...]
Ford Windstar Subframe Recall
Effective January 26, 2011, Ford issued a recall to replace the defective subframe on Windstar mini vans. If you own a Ford Windstar manufactured between the years of 1999 and 2003, there is a chance that your vehicle’s sub frame is defective. For more information on the subframe problem, read the earlier article Ford Windstar [...]
Florida New Car Lemon Law-How to File a Claim
If you buy a new car in the state of Florida, you are protected under the Florida Auto Lemon Law. The Florida Lemon Law provides protection for the first 24 months after purchasing and taking delivery of your new vehicle. Automobiles Eligible for Florida Lemon Law Protection The Lemon Law applies to new vehicles, demonstrator [...]
Document Your Ford Windstar Subframe Defect
Older model Ford Windstars (model years 1999 to 2003) are the subject of much safety concern. In addition to the recent rear axel recall, there is an investigation underway regarding the front sub frame. Failure of the front sub frame is just as dangerous a condition as the recalled rusting rear axel. File a Claim [...]
Ford Windstar Subframe Rusting – Potential Recall
If you’re driving around in a Ford Windstar with a model year that falls between 1999 through 2003, there is a chance that you’re affected a safety issue that is a potential recall. It’s a potential recall because it’s currently in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation stages. It may prove to be [...]
