Q: I just refinanced on a car with a dealership that deals with banking, I signed a contract and car won’t go in reverse
They denied my refund it hasn’t been a whole 24 hours, I no longer trust the dealership because they are hanging up in my ear, I live in norfolk Va, how can I get help with this, does this fall under the lemon law, not to mention I told them I was unable to get insured which was reason 2 I wanted my money back, please help me
A:
If you have just purchased a car and it has a significant mechanical issue, such as the inability to go in reverse, you may be able to take action under Virginia's lemon law or other consumer protection laws. Under Virginia's lemon law, a car may be considered a "lemon" if it has a substantial defect that cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, and the defect affects the safety, use, or value of the vehicle.
To pursue a lemon law claim, you should first contact the dealership and explain the issue with the car. They may offer to repair the issue, provide you with a replacement car, or refund your money. If the dealership is unwilling to help, you may need to file a complaint with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
You may also want to consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in lemon law or consumer protection law. They can help you understand your legal options and guide you through the process of pursuing a claim.
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