Protecting Yourself from Recalls When Used Car Shopping in California

Consumers must be aware when shopping for vehicles that there are numerous vehicles that have had parts recalled that may not have received repairs. Car manufacturers like General Motors have issued recalls that affect nearly 25 million vehicles. Consumers must get informed about recalls when car shopping in order to avoid injury from car accidents related to defective parts.
In 2014, General Motors issued more than forty product recalls for various parts used in its vehicles. One notable example is the February 7th recall of more than 800,000 small cars because of concerns about their defective ignition switches, which could shut off the car's engine while it's in motion and cause life-threatening accidents. Close to 25 million vehicles in the United States have been affected by General Motors' recalls this year, part of the more than 37 million total cars affected by recalls in the United States.

With statistics like these, shopping for a car can be scary. You would never intentionally put yourself or your family in danger by buying a vehicle that's been

found to be unsafe, but how can you know for sure that the car, truck, or van you're considering buying hasn't had one or more of its parts recalled due to safety concerns? Parts and products are recalled every year. If you are considering buying a used vehicle, you are going to have to put some research into your car search.

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