The First Thing To Do If Your Car Is a Lemon

Nothing hurts a newly car owner than to notice that the recently bought car is nothing more than a lemon.  Your planned investment has become a mechanical albatross, costing you time and lots of money with every repair. Usually, if the vehicle has been repaired three to four (or more) times for the same problem within the Warranty Period and the defect has not been fixed, the car can be classified as a Lemon. All States have different regulations for this scenario, so you should consult the Lemon Law Summary and the State Statutes for your particular state. Note that the warranty period may or may not coincide with the Manufacturer’s Warranty. Find out the first thing to do if your car is a lemon and why you should hire a Lemon Law attorney in California.

If your vehicle matches the description of a lemon, you may have a legal case. This means you may benefit from some or all of the following rights as specified by your state:

• The right to have the manufacturer replace your vehicle with a similar new vehicle.
• The right to force the car dealership or manufacturerto repurchase the vehicle at the original car-for-sale price. This includes finance charges, car registration fees and taxes.

If the manufacturer and/or dealership refuse to replace or refund the vehicle in question, you can, under the terms of your state’s Lemon Law, take them to court. Most dealers will try to avoid this. To prove your case, first you must have all records of both the problem and the repair attempts, not to mention any communications with the dealer or manufacturer. If the manufacturer is not willing to provide a refund or replacement, you will need to take legal action within the first 18 months. This can mean:

• Trying arbitration(informal dispute resolution) via the BBB ( Better Business Bureau) or the manufacturer.
  • This avenue is for those who wish to settle their disputes without going to court.
  • You can still file a lawsuit if you’re unsatisfied with the outcome of arbitration.
• Filing a lawsuit.

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