The California attorney general has cut a deal with Toyota to more fully compensate owners of recalled Toyotas. No free money here, but at least the repair shouldn’t cost you anything. If you don’t live in California still demand this, you have it coming. Here is a portion of the official press statement:
Under the terms of today's agreement, Toyota will provide owners of recalled vehicles the following services:
- Pick-up and return of vehicles by the dealership;
- Transportation to the dealership and/or to the owner's place of work;
- Alternative transportation, such as a rental car, loaner vehicle or taxi reimbursement for a reasonable period that the customer is unable or unwilling to use his or her car; and
- Expedited scheduling for repair services.
These services will be provided by Toyota through the dealers at no cost to either the owners or the dealer.
The following Toyota vehicle recalls are covered by today's agreement:
- September 29, 2009 for floormat entrapment;
- January 21, 2010 for sticking accelerator pedals;
- February 8, 2010 for anti-lock brake system issues; and
- February 12, 2010 for drive-shaft failure.
How low can you go! In Oklahoma a band of thieves (an elderly couple and two young girls) are going door to door selling Girl Scout cookies that don't exist. They have the form we all fill out when buying in advance, and ask for the money up front. The Samoas and Do-Si-Dos are never delivered. It turns out this has been a reoccurring problem in Oklahoma, who knew? The lesson here: Buy your cookies from KNOWN GIRL SCOUTS or in front of the Safeway like every other impulse buyer. Check back later for more Girl Scout cookie news.
