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Another great post from CarConnection.Com–This is a growing trend. Driving While Texting: The New DUI? BlackBerrys, Treos latest driving distraction. by Marty Padgett We’ve warned of the dangers of driving on Ambien, Rozerem, and other sleep aids. Now, as the Wall Street Journal reports, law enforcement is beginning to pay attention to the growing threat… Read More
From Car Connection: Volkswagen will recall some 790,000 vehicles for faulty brake lights. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in a recall notice last week, cited the company’s Jetta, Golf, GTI, R32, and New Beetle models in the recall, stating that brake lights in these vehicle may have brake lights and switches that do not… Read More
Thanks to all the folks who turned out last night for our WBRE On Your Side Car Buying and Northeastern PA Lemon Law Clinic. The response was overwhelming, and the audience’s questions and comments were also very insightful. While many consumers know the lemon law exists, many do not know how it works or how… Read More
As we reported in an earlier post, Chrysler announced a heart-breaking restructuring plan Valentines Day. Now comes word that the company is for sale… From Car Connection MORALE DEAD AT CHRYSLER; RUMORS GROW by Joseph Szcesny Momentum continues to build behind the speculation about a potential sale of the Chrysler Group as investment bankers retained… Read More
If you live in Wilkes Barre or the surrounding areas of Northeastern Pennsylvania, we invite you to join us for a free lemon law and car buying seminar featuring K&S Partner Craig Kimmel. The Law Clinic will take place Wednesday, February 21st at 7pm at Boscov’s Department Store, 15 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. The event… Read More
From the AP wire– TOKYO – Honda Motor Co. plans to recall 45,335 Civic Hybrid sedans worldwide to repair an electrical defect that could stop the cars’ engines, a company spokeswoman said Friday. Japan’s No. 2 automaker plans to recall 7,219 of the vehicles sold domestically and another 38,116 sold overseas, mostly in the United… Read More
Breaking news for our friends in Western Pennsylvania–Due to the problems with the Convention Center, the Pittsburgh Auto Show scheduled to open February 10 has been postponed. Right now, it looks like the show will run April 26-30 according to KDKA TV. Stay tuned for more information. As always, if you live in Pennsylvania, New… Read More
Lemon Law Attorney and K&S Partner Craig Kimmel said “Good Day Philadelphia” this morning , appearing during the ask the expert segment on the Fox 29 morning show . The viewers had some great questions and Craig also gave a run down of what’s hot at the 2007 Philadelphia Car Show. If you have a… Read More
Much like Ford, Chrysler is suffering with some budget woes. According to The Motley Fool website, many consumers have switched from the SUV and pickup segment that currently comprises 70% of Chrysler sales, to more fuel-efficient cars. As a result, Chrysler has seen a $1.5 billion operating loss for its third quarter. On the flip… Read More
Ford is once again making headlines today, posting the worst annual loss in the company’s 103-year history. But, if you’re looking for a new car and have your eyes on a Ford, there may be a silver lining among the dark clouds. With a loss like this, Ford most likely will be trying to move… Read More
