Dec 23 2009
Lemon Laws: What You Should Know
Lemon laws are state laws that help consumers who have purchased cars that permanently do not meet quality and operation standards. As not all the Americans are protected by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, there are lemon laws, defining what a lemon is in that particular state. If you think your car is a lemon, there are several important things you need to do to prove your case. State laws vary greatly from state to state and what you may consider a lemon may not meet your individual state’s definition.
It is very significant to be able to prove your vehicle is a lemon. The best way is to keep all paperwork connected with your car. Hang onto all work orders, receipts, the owner’s manual, and any warranty information that was provided to you when you bought the car. Write down all the dialogues you’ve had with anyone who’s worked on your car at the dealership. Write down the date and time you talked with each person whether it was on the telephone or in person.
If you think your bought a lemon car, you should consult a qualified lawyer in your state to find out if you have a claim under your state’s lemon laws. Make sure the attorney you consult deals with lemon laws of your state. It can be frustrating to keep taking your vehicle into the dealership for the same problem over and over again. If this is happening to you, it’s possible your car is a lemon and you may want to investigate whether or not your car falls under your individual state’s definition of a lemon.