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If you are considering purchasing a certified pre-owned (CPO) car or used car, understanding the differences between these two categories can be confusing. Buyers may be particularly concerned about value and safety standards when purchasing cars that are not brand new. CPO cars cost more than used cars but a manufacturer’s warranty, thorough inspection and […]

Car manufacturers have increasingly used a tactic to minimize safety concerns according to industry experts. Automakers may announce “bulletins” or “service campaigns” to notify consumers of defects without issuing a formal recall. Consumer advocate groups have objected to this practice since identifying a defect as something other than a recall implies that the issue is […]

The introduction of self-driving cars is expected to transform our lives in many ways. These cars should be applauded for many reasons: most notably, they offer the promise of safer roads, fewer collisions and a marked decrease in deaths from car accidents. But this is a new frontier and many questions remain unanswered, such as […]

It seems that even government owned cars may not be in full compliance with safety recalls in the United States. An investigation has revealed safety concerns related to police cars used in various police departments in Southwest Florida. Squad cars belonging to the Lee County’s Sheriff Office, for example, had 99 open recalls for its […]

Consumers in Arizona were awarded almost $6.29 million in a General Motors (GM) lawsuit involving defective ignition switches. This is one of many claims that GM will be ordered to pay to both states and consumers. The settlement stems from lawsuits involving ignition switch defects which caused vehicles to stall. Hundreds of deaths and injuries […]