All posts by Randy Sottile

02Jun/25

EV range – actual vs. published

EV’s have mileage estimates just like gasoline vehicles do. Most are estimated at a certain set speed, level ground, with no electrical consumers being on, such as A/C, radio, etc. It’s based upon a brand new EV battery, and also based upon a “best case scenario”. When a person drives their EV, the computer constantly updates to the drivers habits. Heavy accelleration? How does the driver drive the car? Upon the next charge, the computerRead More…

02Jun/25

Warranty Repairs and Lemon Law

Your new vehicle will come with a “bumper-to-bumper” manufacturers limited warranty. It will also typically come with a 5 year/60,000 mile “Powertrain” warranty covering internal engine/transmission/driveline/rear/front differential and drive axles. EV’s will come with their own warranty. Certain diesel models will come with a longer diesel engine warranty. Each manufacturer sets forth teir own limited warranties with each new vehicle sold. How does all this apply to the California Lemon Law? Our California Lemon LawRead More…