Used Car Lemon Law
The Lemon Law program is not only an effective means of recourse for consumers who bought a new defective car, but it deals with used cars as well that meets certain criteria. Buying a car is one of the most important purchases you will make, and if you have to visit the manufacturer for frequent repair it may become an expensive and frustrating experience as well.
New or used if you recently purchased a car with defect that substantially impairs its use, value or safety of the vehicle, and if repeated attempt to repair it failed, you can seek for a refund or replacement under the Lemon Law.
A lemon car, the technical definition of it, constitutes to a vehicle with a significant problem that impairs its use, market value or safety, that cannot be fixed within reasonable attempts or remains out of service for a particular number of days.
In almost all the states, each new car requires to be covered by a manufacturer written warranty statement specifying what are covered under it and the duration of the warranty. And if you brought a car which is still within the warranty period, you are covered under the warranty of the manufacturer. During the warranty period it allows the manufacturer to repair any defect or problem that you may have with your car free of any charges. If, however, the manufacturer fails to fix the problem, the consumer is entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund. In most states to qualify for protection under this law, the vehicle purchased must be for personal or family use, although in some states those used for business are also covered. The defect of the vehicle can not be due to any kind of accidents, neglect, modifications or alterations from an unauthorized service center. You need to remember that the Lemon Law applies only to those used vehicles that are still under the manufacturer's new car warranty period. And when a used car, covered by the new car warranty is sold, any remaining time left in the warranty protects the new owner of the car. In order to pursue your case under the lemon law, you require to 1. Document your case, send a letter to the manufacturer stating the problem of your vehicle and asking for your money back. You will be required to send the letter through certified mail only, with return receipt requested, to the manufacturer's address on the vehicle owner's manual.
2. If your manufacturer declines to buy back your vehicle you can hire an attorney or use the manufacturer's arbitration program, in case he has one.
3. Collect all documents that may help prove your case - warranty, repair orders or invoices, inspection reports and technical service bulletins.
4. If the manufacturer does not have an arbitration program or if you prefer to pursue your rights in court, you can file a lawsuit and hire an attorney. And if you win, you will be entitled to be reimbursed for your attorney fees as well.
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