Honda Recalls 36,656 Civic Hybrid Vehicles for DC-to-DC Converters in the US

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Japanese manufacturer Honda issued a statement today announcing it had identified a problem with some of its 2006 and 2007 model years from the US. The recall will affect 36,656 Civic Hybrid vehicles.

According to Honda, the recall is over a component of the Integrated Motor Assist hybrid control system that is fitted in the respective vehicles. The component is the DC-to-DC converter that could fail to work properly and can lead to engine stalling and malfunction of vehicle headlights.

According to Honda, there have been no related incidents reported.

The American Honda Motor Co., Inc., will recall 36,656 Civic Hybrid vehicles from model years 2006 through 2007 in the US to replace this DC-to-DC converter, a component of the Integrated Motor Assist hybrid control system.

According to a company statement:

  • The DC-to-DC converter may experience an internal failure
  • The internal failure of the DC-to-DC converter could lead to engine stalling
  • The internal failure of the DC-to-DC converter could cause the malfunction of vehicle headlights

Honda is announcing this recall to encourage all owners of affected vehicles to take their vehicles to an authorized dealer once they receive notification of the recall from Honda. Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by the manufacturer starting from the 18th of March, and will be advised to take their cars to the dealers for proper inspection and repairs, if needed. All repairs will be conducted free of cost to the owners of the affected vehicles.

In addition to contacting customers by mail, after the 18th of March, owners of the vehicles affected will be able to determine if their vehicles require repairs by going on-line.

The directives given above are not intended as legal advice. You may pursue your lemon law claim or any other dispute with your automobiles by being in communication with Florida lemon law attorneys of Krohn & Moss Ltd., or Call 1-800 US LEMON® (800-875-3666) toll free, to reach Krohn & Moss for your FREE initial consultation.

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Ford recalls 400,000 Windstar Minivans Over a Steering Issue

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Ford Motor Co. recalled more than 400,000 Windstar minivans in cold-weather states in the month of January. According to Ford Motor Co., the recall was for the safety repairs to fix brackets and mounts that could separate from the sub-frame of the vehicle and cause its driver to lose control. This recall is the latest over quality issue and it involves 425,288 older Windstar minivans of 1999-2003 model years. These 425,288 older Windstar minivans may have been sold or registered in 22 states and the District of Columbia. According to Ford, there were seven crashes and five minor injuries that were alleged to have resulted from this steering issue.

Earlier in August, Ford recalled more than 600,000 of the minivans in the US and Canada to address rear axles problems that resulted in their corrosion and breakage. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also has been investigating corrosion problems in the minivans in the 1999-2003 year models and the minivans are still under review by the agency. The recall of Windstar minivans covers brackets and mounts connected to the front sub-frame that carries the engine, trans-axle, steering rack and front suspension. According to an NHTSA post on its website, if the mounts separate from the frame the driver could experience reduced steering control.

The recall of Windstar minivans is limited to the states where road salt is used during winter, as the following:

  • Connecticut and Delaware
  • Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Kentucky
  • Maine, Maryland and Massachusetts
  • Michigan, Minnesota and Missouri
  • New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York
  • Ohio, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island
  • Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin

The Windstar minivans were hugely covered by the media when a 28-year-old form Massachusetts was killed in October. The rear axle of his Windstar cracked in half and the vehicle went careening and crashed into a building. According to the family of the victim, they were not in receipt of any recall notice from Ford until a week after the crash.

The NHTSA issued a consumer advisory in November advising the owners of the Windstar minivans to bring their vehicles to a dealership immediately to be examined for signs of rear-axle corrosion. According to the NHTSA, only around 75,000 recalled minivans showed up at the dealerships for the recall repairs.

According to a Ford spokesman, the latest recall the auto company was responded by fewer than 100 complaints over the corrosion issue with the sub-frame. The low turn out was obviously due the presence of high-mileage-no-complaint older vehicles that are dependable for safe service over never ending miles.

According to Ford:

  • It would notify owners of the affected vehicles in mid-February
  • The dealers would inspect the vehicles and install reinforcement brackets as these parts become available
  • If the vehicle does not pass inspection before the parts are available, Ford would provide a rental vehicle
  • If the front sub-frame cannot be fixed, the company would consider buying the vehicle back

The above instructions are not meant as legal advice. You may persist your lemon law claim or any other issue with your automobiles by contacting Florida lemon law attorneys of Krohn & Moss Ltd., or Call 1-800 US LEMON® (800-875-3666) toll free, to reach Krohn & Moss for your FREE initial consultation.

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An impressive car Fetches You More than it should Despite its Age

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Do you own the same car for a very long time?

Are you considering selling your favorite car and get a trendier car?

If so, how do you plan to increase the resale value of your car?

The secret is to keep your old car as good as new.

  • A car is our most expensive investment. Sadly, a new car tends to depreciate as soon as it leaves the showroom and continues to do so even after it is older than two years. This however, should not stop you from being proud of it.
  • We tend to take pride in showing it off to our friends, colleagues, and of course while on road. This is possible as long as a car is kept in top condition. When we keep our car shining like new car it adds value to itself without our knowing it.
  • One would not be surprised if somebody makes a passing remark about the supposed value close to the show room price.
  • An impressive car costs more than it should despite its age. By taking good care of your car you not only are increasing its resale value, saving on bigger repairs but you are also extending its youth. Meanwhile if you had lost your heart to a newer edition or other brand you might consider selling it as a used car. Your old car fetches you a very good price because it is in top condition.

Here are some useful tips that will help you keep your car looking new:

  • A day or two spent giving your car a wash, polish and interior cleaning will give your car a look it deserves for its loyalty to you
  • Give the exterior of the car a good wash, rinse and remove all loose water with a chamois leather
  • Give the vehicle a coat of wax and polish
  • Clean the bits around the doors and inside the boot and the wheel arches
  • Treat your car to a silicon based spray for bumper and rim restore
  • Tire blacking spray will add to the sheen of the vehicle for a profitable resale
  • Check for large stone chips and scratches
  • Fill or re-spray body knocks, if any

Look at the wheels closely:

  • If the hubs of your car are badly ‘kerbed’ you might need to replace them
  • If your car has badly damaged alloys, buy repair kits or let a specialist handle them

To give it a really good look:

  • Consider giving the engine a wipe-over or a steam clean
  • Prevent blasts of hot steam on older cars as it can spoil its delicate components
  • A simple wipe-out with a wet cloth removes caked grease, grime and dust

Look under the bonnet:

  • Get all the old leaves out of the air intakes
  • Top up the coolants and hydraulic tanks

The directives given above are not intended as legal advice. You may pursue your lemon law claim or any other dispute with your automobiles by being in communication with Florida lemon law attorneys of Krohn & Moss Ltd., or Call 1-800 US LEMON® (800-875-3666) toll free, to reach Krohn & Moss for your FREE initial consultation.

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The Florida’s Lemon Law – The Florida Lemon Vehicle Buybacks and Seller Disclosures

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The Florida lemon law requires the manufacturer to repurchase or replace the Florida lemon vehicle if the manufacturer or its authorized service agent has failed to conform the motor vehicle to its warranty by repairing or correcting any nonconformity after a reasonable number of attempts. Under the Florida’s lemon law, dealers are not liable for the repurchase of the Florida lemon vehicles. The Attorney General of the State of Florida requires the manufacturer to disclose the status of the Florida lemon law buy back if he sells it to a new purchaser.

A nonconformity is defined as a defect or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of a motor vehicle and it does not include a defect or condition that results from an accident, abuse, neglect, modification, or alteration by persons other than the manufacturer or its authorized service agent.

The manufacturer who accepts the return of a motor vehicle by reason of a settlement, determination or decision pursuant to the Florida lemon law claim:

  • Shall notify the Department of Legal Affairs and report the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the Florida lemon law buy back within 10 days after such acceptance
  • Shall not knowingly lease, sell at wholesale or retail, or transfer a title to the Florida lemon law buy back within the state or outside it, unless the nature of the nonconformity is clearly and conspicuously disclosed to the prospective transferee, lessee, or buyer of the Florida lemon law buy back

If the manufacturer sells the Florida lemon law buy back at wholesale or retail, or transfers a title to a buyer:

  • He should warrant to correct the nonconformity of the said Florida lemon law buy back for a term of one year or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first
  • The Department of Legal Affairs shall prescribe by rule the form, content and procedure pertaining to such a disclosure statement on the Florida lemon law buy back
  • Florida Administrative Code Rule 2-33 adopts the disclosure form to be used by manufacturers to notify the Department of Legal Affairs of the acquisition and transfer of the Florida lemon law buy backs
  • The form must remain with the Florida lemon law buy back until it is sold or leased to a consumer
  • The buyer of the Florida lemon law buy back must sign the form and the seller must give a copy to the buyer and send a copy to the Department of Legal Affairs

Title branding of the Florida lemon law buy back:

Nonconforming vehicles that were repurchased by a manufacturer pursuant to a settlement, determination, or decision under the Florida lemon law:

  • May not be knowingly offered for sale until the vehicle’s certificate of title, or its duplicate is conspicuously stamped with the words “Manufacturer’s Buy Back” to reflect that the vehicle is a nonconforming vehicle
  • Should be followed by seller disclosures in writing to the purchaser, customer, or transferee, prior to sale, the fact that the vehicle is a nonconforming vehicle

Any person offering for sale or exchange a Florida lemon law buy back and knowingly or intentionally advertises, publishes, or disseminates, circulates, or places before the public in any communication’s medium, whether directly or indirectly shall clearly and precisely state in each offer that the vehicle is a nonconforming vehicle.

  • In Florida, manufacturers are required to give consumers of the Florida lemon law buy backs a 12 month/12,000 mile warranty covering the same nonconformity that is reacquired under the Florida lemon law
  • If the consumers of these Florida lemon law buy backs are not getting the required disclosure it is apparent that that they also are not receiving the required warranty coverage for these Florida lemon law buy backs

The Florida lemon law is not the only remedy for your Florida lemon law buy back

While the Florida lemon law is available for the Florida lemon law protection with your Florida lemon law buy back you also have other remedies. One of them is the federal law, the most notable Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. You may have been a victim of unfair or deceptive trade practices. You may be entitled to damages separate and apart from those defined in the Florida lemon law.

The directives given above are not intended as legal advice. You may pursue your lemon law claim or any other dispute with your automobiles by being in communication with Florida lemon law attorneys of Krohn & Moss Ltd., or Call 1-800 US LEMON® (800-875-3666) toll free, to reach Krohn & Moss for your FREE initial consultation.

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The Florida Lemon Law for New Cars – Auto Warranty Enforcement in Florida

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When a new car is purchased all its systems must work as expected. Florida has special protections for new car buyers if the new car fails to live up to its promise. The problems may be huge or small but remember that they are typically covered by a manufacturer’s warranty. In Florida, if the manufacturer’s warranty fails to live up to the performance of the vehicle, there are consumer protections found in the Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, commonly known as the Florida lemon law.

The Florida lemon law covers:

  • New cars purchased for personal, household or family purposes
  • New cars that are still within the first 24 months from the date of purchase
  • Original owners and the subsequent ones within those 24 months if the vehicle was purchased for the same purpose

The Florida lemon law covers:

  • New cars
  • Demonstrator vehicles
  • Vehicles leased for more than one year
  • Only the mechanical portions of RV

The Florida lemon law does not cover:

  • Off-Road Vehicles
  • Motorcycles
  • Mopeds
  • Trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds

The Florida lemon law covers:

  • A defect or nonconformity that significantly impairs a vehicle’s use, value or safety

The Florida lemon law does not cover:

  • A defect due to an accident, abuse, neglect, modification or alteration by someone other than the manufacturer or its authorized service agent

The Florida lemon law states that a new car consumer must send the manufacturer a written notice allowing one final attempt to repair the nonconformity:

  • If a defect is recurring even after three failed attempts to fix the same nonconformity
  • If the car is out of service for a total of 15 days or more
  • If the vehicle is out of service for a total of 30 days or more (60 days if an RV)

If the vehicle cannot be repaired, the consumer has two possible remedies:

  • A refund of the purchase price
  • A replacement vehicle with either an identical vehicle or its reasonable equivalent

The Florida lemon law is not the only remedy for you

While the Florida lemon law is available for the Florida lemon law protection with your Florida lemon vehicle you also have other remedies. One of them is the federal law, the most notable Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. You may have been a victim of unfair or deceptive trade practices. You may be entitled to damages separate and apart from those defined in the Florida lemon law.

The directives given above are not intended as legal advice. You may pursue your lemon law claim or any other dispute with your automobiles by being in communication with Florida lemon law attorneys of Krohn & Moss Ltd., or Call 1-800 US LEMON® (800-875-3666) toll free, to reach Krohn & Moss for your FREE initial consultation.

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Time You Got the Best Car Deals – Grab the Outgoing Models

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Car dealers generally do not prefer to carry the previous year’s models into the next calendar year. This tradition which is nothing but just another clearance sale that will be observed this year end too. Go ahead and make the best out of this year-end deals on the outgoing models and save lots of money.

This year, the German car-maker is offering its dealers $10,000 to clear out the last of the 2010 S-class sedans. If the improvements on the newer models are going to be relatively minor, never say no to the deal on the 2010 model cars. These cars may be lacking in the high tech lane-departure- warning or blind-spot-detection features, however, the cash you may save will be worth it. Supposing, the 2010 S-class sedan has a base sticker price of $91,600 with a $10,000 incentive, you can own this great car for well under $80,000.

If you have for long been dreaming of owning a luxury sedan but were put off by the price, you have an opportunity to realize your dream now. The Acura RL, at $46,830, is a great mid-sized luxury sedan packed with technology. Sadly the Acura RL was often given a step motherly treatment by hard core luxury car shoppers. Now Acura is paying dealers $4,000 for the 2010 RL. Now you can also buy yourself a cute little convertible, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata with a $3,500 cash rebate.

Following are some of the other outgoing models you can choose from:

  • Nissan’s Titan is a very capable truck priced at $34,270 and is currently offering a $5,500 rebate or 0% financing
  • Chevy’s Silverado pickup comes with generous incentives to stay up with the competition with a $5,000 cash rebate, plus $1,000 bonus cash on its sticker price of $31,290
  • The $34,560 Lexus HS 250h compact sedan comes with $3,000 bonus cash and a $750 bonus to active U.S. military forces
  • If you are lucky, you may even find a good deal on new-model-year vehicles, like the 2011 Buick Enclave, which starts at $35,615 with a $2,000 rebate
  • Volvo is offering $5,500 to dealers, plus a $1,000 loyalty rebate to customers who would like to trade in their current Volvo
  • 2010 Dodge Charger with a sticker price of $24,590 comes with a $3,000 rebate, plus $1,500 loyalty cash if you’re trading in a Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle

Why is a clearance sale treated as a special event by the car dealers?

  • Car-makers get their inventory refurbished with the latest seasonal trends
  • Once the car sales pick up in spring they will increase production accordingly
  • Car-makers generally prefer to keep only about 60 days’ worth of inventory on dealer lots
  • If the supplies go beyond 75 or 100 days, they offer more incentives on their models, especially by the end of the year

­Information given above is not intended as legal advice. You may continue your lemon law claim or any other contention with your automobiles by contacting Florida lemon law attorneys of Krohn & Moss Ltd., or Call 1-800 US LEMON® (800-875-3666) toll free, to reach Krohn & Moss for your FREE initial consultation.

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Nissan Recalls More Than 600,000 Vehicles for steering/battery cable problem

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Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than 600,000 vehicles in North and South America and Africa due to steering or battery cable problems. According to Nissan, about 240,000 Frontiers, 261,000 Xterras and 14,000 Sentras are affected in the U.S alone.

The Japanese auto maker Nissan Motor Co. said on the 11th that the steering recall affects

  • 303,000 Frontier pickup trucks over a corrosion problem with the lower steering column joint: The recall is made because of a corrosion problem with the lower steering column joint. This corrosion on the shaft can limit steering movement which in turn can, make it very difficult to steer. In extreme cases the corrosion can cause the joint to crack

This recall affects the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and other Latin American countries.

The Frontiers covered by the recall are

  • From the 2002 through 2004 model years
  • Made from July 9th, 2001, to Oct. 20th, 2004, in Smyrna, Tenn., for the North American market
  • Made from Nov. 30th , 2001, to June 26th , 2008, in Curitiba, Brazil, for South and Central American markets

The Japanese auto maker Nissan Motor Co. also said on the 11th that the steering recall affects:

  • 283,000 Xterra sport utility vehicles for a corrosion problem with the lower steering column joint
  • The 2002-2004 North American Xterras in the recall were made from July 9th, 2001, to Jan. 6th, 2005, also at the Smyrna plant
  • Xterras made from Feb. 17th , 2003, to June 13th, 2008, in Curitiba, Brazil, for South and Central American markets also are affected

Nissan Recalls 18,500 Sentra sedans for a battery cable terminal connector problem

  • Nissan also is recalling 18,500 Sentra sedans
  • The recall is over a problem of their battery cable terminal connector
  • In the worst scenario the issue can make it difficult to start the cars. Worse it can stall the cars at low speeds

Nissan also said it will replace the positive battery cable terminal on affected Sentras. The vehicles were built at the Aguascalientes, Mexico, plant from May 22nd, 2010 to July 8th, 2010.

The company says no injuries or accidents have been reported because of either issue. The auto maker will notify owners in early December just as the spare parts are available. The fix of the problem by the dealers is free of cost to the owners.

According to Nissan, the steering problem was discovered from cases in Brazil and Canada. There have been no field reports in the U.S. It is speculated that the isolated field reports from Brazil and Canada are likely related to their unique environmental conditions. These environmental conditions in combination with a greater percentage of off-pavement usage have most likely have precipitated the problem.

The above instructions are not meant as legal advice. Please direct your specific questions to Florida lemon law attorneys of Krohn & Moss Ltd., who will handle your lemon law claims for consumers in Indiana or call 1-800 US LEMON® (800-875-3666) toll free, to reach Krohn & Moss for your FREE initial consultation.

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Ferrari Recall Over 300 Cars in the Us as Part of the 1,248-Vehicle Global Recall

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Ferrari announced a recall of 303 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia cars in the US. This recall was because of glue leakage onto the exhaust system. This leakage could cause a fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The U.S. recall was just a part of a global recall of the supercar that involved 1,248 of the 458 Italia vehicles. This recall was said to be the largest recall in the history of Ferrari.

According to the NHTSA

  • The heat created by the engine could cause possible deformation of the rear right-hand and left-hand wheelhouse and heat shield assemblies
  • In the worst scenario the assembly could come excessively close to the exhaust system and cause the bonding adhesive used in the assembly to overheat and produce smoke
  • Under particularly high ambient operating temperature this could cause the adhesive to ignite resulting in a vehicle fire
  • Should the adhesive ignite it would render the vehicle inoperable and possibly result in a crash

The legally required defect information report filed with NHTSA was dated August 31 following which the Ferrari has proposed the campaign for all Ferrari 458 Italia vehicles manufactured till August 2010. However, a Ferrari North America spokesman refuses to recognize the campaign a recall in the first place.

According to reports this recall was possibly the largest in the history of the luxury sports-car. The Ferrari recall followed the pictures and videos posted on the Internet of Ferrari 458s bursting into flames across the world. Five such incidents were reported in California, Paris, Switzerland and China.

The recall was expected to begin at an unspecified date in September last.

According to the NHTSA Ferrari dealers would

  • Remove the existing heat shields and bonding adhesive from the right-hand and left-hand rear wheelhouses
  • Install new protective heat shields on the right-hand and left-hand rear wheelhouses

Ferrari owners were supposed to contact the automaker at 201-816-2600.

The $230,000 458 Italia was launched at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show.

The above instructions are not meant as legal advice. You may persist your lemon law claim or any other issue with your automobiles by contacting Florida lemon law attorneys of Krohn & Moss Ltd., or Call 1-800 US LEMON® (800-875-3666) toll free, to reach Krohn & Moss for your FREE initial consultation.

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85,000 Mercedes Benz C- and E- class Autos in the United States to be Recalled

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On Monday, the US traffic authority NHTSA said that the German luxury car maker Daimler will recall about 85,000 Mercedes Benz C- and E-class autos in the United States. This recall is to fix a problem with power steering systems. According to a Daimler spokesman the recall might extend to other countries as well. This Mercedes Benz recall affects 2010 Mercedes C-Class and the 2010 and 2011 E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet models.

It is suspected that a problem with the steering system’s pump could lead to a loss of fluid. According to the NHTSA announcement on its website, should this problem surface the owners may not have sufficient control of the vehicle in places like parking lots, where maximum power steering is required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash, though the Daimler spokesman assured that drivers did retain control of the car even in the event of a power steering failure.

According to the NHTSA, Mercedes plans to fix the problem in 2010 and 2011 models this month by re-tightening a faulty fitting. This recall includes 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class models together with 2010 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet models manufactured between June 1st , 2009 and February 28th , 2010. The giant motor company reported to the regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, that it was possible the steering may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid. Mercedes added that if that happened a crash could occur if drivers lost control of the vehicle. The company’s advice to its customers is to return any of the vehicles concerned in the recall to dealers where a free check on the power steering system will be carried out.

Owners may ask their dealers to check the steering systems for free. Repair would only take 30 minutes according to Mercedes-Benz UK spokesman. Daimler, the Mercedes Benz parent company, says a connection fitting wasn’t adequately tightened that could lead to fluid leakage.

Mercedes-Benz USA would be calling the owners of the 2010 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet models manufactured between June 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010 this month. They are also advised to contact MBUSA at 800-376-6372.

Auto recalls have increased this year in the wake of the Toyota gas pedal defects that had reportedly caused more than 50 deaths in the US. Toyota paid $16.4 million in settlement claims for the gas pedal defects.

The latest auto recalls were of the Hyundai Sonata and BMW. On October 1st, Daimler’s German rival BMW said that it would recall 350,800 high-powered BMW and Rolls-Royce automobiles worldwide because of brake problems. A BMW spokesman however emphasized the brake problems were not so dangerous.

This information is not intended as legal advice. If you want to pursue your lemon law claim or If you have any problem with your automobiles contact Jeffrey, the Florida lemon law attorney of Krohn & Moss, Ltd, who will handle your lemon law claims for consumers in Florida or call 1-800 US LEMON® (800-875-3666) toll free, to reach Krohn & Moss for your FREE initial consultation.

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Consider these Gas sipping cars in the place of the Gas Guzzlers to Bypass Gas Stations

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With the gas prices always on the rise it takes some research to decide as to which is the best buy that would cost less owning it for the next five years while the fuel price is on the rise. A recent survey puts the average price for a gallon of unleaded regular at $2.77 in the Washington suburbs and $3.21 a gallon or so in San Francisco.

If maximum gas mileage is your priority consider owning one of the the following cars:

  • The Toyota Prius: The Toyota Prius is the car that people flock to every time there is a gas-price hike. If the Toyota Prius is famed for getting you 50 mpg around town it can fare much better on the highway. The Toyota Prius starts at $22,800
  • The VW Golf/Jetta Diesel: Besides the 42 mpg in Golf form, the VW brothers come with an upscale interior, good handling and refined manners. Both run clean on diesel and lack the complexity of a hybrid. The Golf starts at $22,354 and the redesigned Jetta is attractive and affordable too with as the fuel
  • The 2011 Ford Fiesta: The 2011 Ford Fiesta is a stylish little car that gives you up to 40 miles per gallon of gas. The 2011 Ford Fiesta is based on a European model that offers acceleration in line with the competition and starts at $13,320
  • The 2011 Chevy Cruze: The 2011 Chevy Cruze is a bigger car than the Fiesta with a mid size. The 2011 Chevy Cruze has more refined interior than that was in the model the Cruze replaces, the Cobalt. The 2011 Chevy Cruze is a stylish and high-economy model starting at $16,995 and drives up to 40 mpg. It can carry four and the trunk space is relatively huge for its size
  • The Hyundai Sonata: The Hyundai Sonata is one of the most stylish cars listed here and sips gas only at the rate of 39 mpg on the high end. The Hyundai Sonata has finish and material in line with its price range and plus some more. The Hyundai Sonata can carry four passengers and starts at $19,195
  • The Kia Forte: The Kia Forte is a four-door sedan. Sleek and stylish with a top EPA rating of 36 mpg. The Kia Forte is really another hit from the house of Hyundai and starts at $16,995
  • The Honda Fit: The Honda Fit is a traditional top gas-saving car at 33-35 miles per gallon of gas. The Honda Fit has a high build quality and reliability with good storage space and fun-to-drive traits. It starts at $14,990. The new Honda CR-Z hybrid can deliver up to 38 mpg
  • The Nissan Versa: The Nissan Versa is another small car with mid size room and costs just over $10K. The Nissan Versa gives you up to 34 mpg

Other gas sipping cars to consider:

  • The Mazda 2: Early reviews of the Mazda have been favorable but the car is a bit shy on equipment
  • The European-based Ford Focus: Car magazine calls this European Focus practical, solid and smooth
  • Own one of these gas sippers and you can bypass gas stations with confidence.

This information is not intended as legal advice. Please direct your specific questions to K&M attorneys and know more about your lemon law rights. If you want to pursue your lemon law claim, call 1-800 US LEMON® (800-875-3666) toll free, to reach Krohn & Moss for your FREE initial consultation. Or submit your information online for your free case evaluation.

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