A new worry has U.S. drivers rattled, and there is a chance it could happen to you.
The automotive sector has made great strides in developing components that last… well, at least for the time that the warranty is still valid on your shiny new car.
A vehicle is a complex creation, and a plethora of things could go wrong or break.
What would you do if a tiny repair ended up with you buying a whole new car?
First came the fines. Then the speed limits. And now a new fear has emerged
For those of us who spend a large portion of our lives on the road, driving can conjure up some deep-rooted fears.
First, they came for our wallets with their wide range of speeding fines; next came new speed limits whose rules have gone over the heads of some in the country. And the changes just keep on coming, as with most things in life.
As one case has now proven, not everything that shines is unbreakable.
One small change in New York has led to one driver racking up tens of thousands of dollars in fines and penalties. A different change in California has seen a new traffic signal confusing drivers. Humans inherently fear change, especially when it affects our everyday lives.
And now, a new fear has been unlocked for those of us lucky enough to be able to afford a new car.
Can you imagine your car battery dying and you losing control? It’s happened
Picture the scene: your finger reaches for the ignition, the anticipation builds, and then, …nothing.
This debilitating situation has happened to even the most pragmatic of us, and the hair-pulling frustration can often head down a very expensive road indeed. Older cars experiencing battery issues is no surprise, but what if this situation developed in your brand-new car?
One unexpected expense, and your whole day, even month, could be ruined.
But what would happen if you bought a new car, and the battery stopped working? While this situation may be unthinkable, one new carowner discovered that just because something is new, that does not make it indestructible.
Change is an undeniable factor of life, which became apparent for one driver in New York. You would expect every component in your new car to work perfectly, right? Wrong, as one Pennsylvanian has now found out to his detriment.
Things aren’t always as simple as they seem
One unfortunate driver discovered that no matter how hard you try, life is unpredictable at the best of times.
Following a series of issues, the driver took his brand-new car back to the dealership after the car refused to start. The initial diagnosis revealed a damaged battery cell. What he, and we, were not aware of was the world of financial hurt and delays that was headed his way.
The nightmare began when the part had to be backordered, with the dealer stating a one-month wait was in store.
Following months of delays, the driver sent letters to the manufacturer while the warranty was ticking away. Like a bad fever dream, he was then forced to purchase a second vehicle, just to get around.
Lemon Law attorney Robert Silverman then filed a complaint on behalf of the driver to the manufacturer.
He had the option of considering buying a motorbike instead, which comes with its own set of problems to consider. The case raises a question for us all: how long would you have waited before making the decision to just bite the bullet and buy a new car?