Recall Alert: MINI Coopers 2007 to 2011 for Overheat due to Electric Auxiliary Water Pump
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MINI / COOPER S 2007-2011 MINI / COOPER S CLUBMAN 2008-2011 MINI / COOPER S CONVERTIBLE 2009-2011 MINI / COOPER S COUNTRYMAN 2011 MINI / JCW 2009-2011 MINI / JCW CLUBMAN 2009 MINI / JCW CONVERTIBLE 2010-2011 Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, [...]
Recall Alert: 2011 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana 1500 for Rear Brake Hose Clearance Problems
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 1500 2011 GMC / SAVANA 1500 2011 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Mfr’s Report Date: MAY 05, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V275000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,593 Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING [...]
Volkswagen Announces VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility Program
HERNDON, Va., June 29, 2010—Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced a VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility program for U.S. dealer-affiliated and independent body shops. This program provides VW-certification for collision repair facilities performing repairs in accordance with Volkswagen’s high safety standards and specifications. “Volkswagen is excited to partner with both dealer-affiliated and independent collision repair facilities [...]
Nissan GT-R Launch Control Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
It looks like the terms of the GT-R class action lawsuit are now set in stone after running the gauntlet in court. DragTimes.com has good information on the settlement, including copies of the documents consumers should receive about the settlement. http://www.dragtimes.com/blog/nissan-gt-r-class-action-settlement-papers-pdf
Lincoln Offers Customers Free Scheduled Maintenance on New Vehicles Purchased This Summer
Lincoln to cover all scheduled maintenance for three years or 45,000 miles for all customers who purchase or lease a new Lincoln between today and Sept. 7 Free scheduled maintenance Lincoln program includes all oil changes, tire rotations, routine inspections as well as the replacement of wear items including wiper blades and brake linings Lincoln [...]
Attorney General Six announces lawsuits against deceptive extended auto warranty companies
April 29, 2010 – Attorney General Steve Six announced today that his office filed lawsuits against a pair of extended auto warranty companies, alleging an array of deceptive advertising, marketing, and sales practices used to mislead consumers into purchasing motor vehicle service contracts. The filings allege US Fidelis, formerly National Auto Warranty Service, of St. [...]
JAGUAR NORTH AMERICA LAUNCHES NEW CLASS-LEADING ‘JAGUAR PLATINUM COVERAGE’ CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
• New ownership benefit debuts in conjunction with launch of the all-new 2011 Jaguar XJ luxury sedan • Jaguar builds on its customer service leadership • Jaguar Platinum Coverage offers longer protection and lower ownership costs MAHWAH, N.J., April 22, 2010 – Coinciding with the launch of its new flagship model, the 2011 Jaguar XJ, [...]
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