How to Return a Car Based on Lemon Laws
It's upsetting when you purchase a new or use vehicle only to find out that it is a lemon. Luckily, there are lemons laws that help you to make sure that you are compensated in such a situation. Making sure that you have the correct documentation and understanding how lemon laws work are important when returning your purchase and getting justice for the fact that you have been sold a faulty vehicle.
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Instructions
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Verify that your new car is actually a lemon. Major mechanical issues, such as part of the car not functioning correctly, are cause for concern. If the dealer has been given a chance to fix the issue with your car and will not, that is when you can start to the actions necessary to claim a lemon.
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Find out what the exact laws are in the state that you purchased the car. You can search lemon laws online by putting the words "Lemon Laws" and the name of your state into an Internet browser such as Google to find the information.
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Decide if you have a case by reviewing your state's law regarding lemons. You may only be required to file a complaint, while in other states, you may have to hire a lawyer to make your case. Read the law carefully to find out if you will be reimbursed for lawyer fees.
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Collect all of your documents that show that you have gotten repairs on the car, if there have been any recalls, exact dates when the car has been giving you problems, and when your warranty is up. Make sure that the warranty on your car has not expired because most state lemon laws will not be able to help you at that point.
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Give the dealer the opportunity to fix what is wrong with the vehicle. If they will not fix the problem, then you need to proceed with speaking with a lawyer of filing a complaint as mandated by your individual state. Most lemon law lawyers offer free consultation on lemon laws matters.
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Let ther process proceed. Be patient because it could take several months for your complaint or lawsuit to be processed. Once you have filed the report, try not to drive the car so that no further damage will be done to it.
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Tips & Warnings
If your car is not covered under any state laws, you can also utilize the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
