Year: 2019

Mercedes-Benz Emissions Probe Rolls On Amid Fines, Recalls Abroad

There’s an old saying that “no news is good news.” Unfortunately, that may be the case for Mercedes-Benz’s parent company Daimler when it comes to the ongoing governmental probe for emission violations. Though the U.S. government has yet to impose fines or recall requirements on the manufacturer, the company has…

An Invisible Problem for a Troubled Vehicle

Any auto manufacturer can face a problem with a vehicle. Mass produced and inherently complex, cars and trucks can be a challenge for owners due to something that happened during their design, assembly or delivery. How the manufacturer handles that issue is most important – respecting the warranty and fixing…

California Transmission Problems: Why Wait?

A constant shudder? Perhaps a lurch as your car tries to speed up? Maybe your car won’t even leave the garage? Transmission problems often reveal themselves in a variety of ways. However big or small, though, transmission issues can be a major headache for the owner. If you have experienced…

Emissions – Damages in the Board Room, Not the Service Bay

While talking to owners of vehicles facing emissions accusations, one common question or concern often arises: ‘how can there be an issue if I haven’t had it repaired?’ Based heavily on violations of governmental regulations, deep software coding and heavy competition in the diesel vehicle realm, emissions scandals do not…