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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Lemon Law and Small Claims for California on
Q: I need to know how to bring my case before a judge passed the timeframe. I know you can car dealerships. I need this hel

STG auto Santa Ana dealership both used car dealers padded deals made fictitious addresses for charges. They had put on me almost $7000 of equipment. I never owned took money out of my account both of them STG auto padded the deal so badly and laughed in my face. It took me a long time to figure it... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

Under California law, if you believe you've been a victim of fraudulent activities, such as those you've described involving car dealerships, you have the right to seek legal action. However, if you've missed the statutory deadline to file a lawsuit, you may still have options.... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Products Liability and Lemon Law for Alabama on
Q: I bought a 2015 Camaro used from a dealership. Do I have a warranty to have them fix it?

What are my rates? I haven’t even paid my first payment yet.

0 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: How do I get my car back from a mechanic? When the dealer I bought it from is paying for all repairs and has not paid

I have everything in text & am not responsible for any payment. The dealer sold us a car that was not inspectable. He agreed to have everything fix, paid $750, now owes the last repair at $550 & has yet to pay. I have not been able to get my car for a week because he has not paid. I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Lemon Law for Georgia on
Q: I return a car after being denied for financing the dealer won’t return my down payment

The car broke down at the bank while we were test driving it 2 days later we were requesting a refund so he said he fixed the car and for us to test it over night it broke down before the 2nd hour of us in it again so I returned it (I did not finance it) ……The receipt for the down payment... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for Louisiana on
Q: bought a vehicle, private sale basically. anyways there's a mile long list of things wrong with it & hes refusing refund

the only thing given to me was a written bill of sale that, come to find out, has the wrong year of the vehicle listed on it. I'm technically still even waiting to receive the title.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Lemon Law, Banking, Collections and Consumer Law for Idaho on
Q: My car was repo. Because the auto company said I missed a differ payment but my payment wasn't due until March 9 2024

I traded my van in for down payment if I still owed at the time why would they let me take the car and in 1 week they repo it they never sent me notice or anything

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answered on Mar 20, 2024

If your car was repossessed and you believe it was done unfairly or prematurely, it's crucial to review your loan or lease agreement closely. These documents should detail the terms of your payments and the conditions under which repossession can occur. If your payment was not due until March... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for Massachusetts on
Q: I am seeking legal help in regards to being sold a defective car.

The car was purchased on 6/21/22, and within the first month the vehicle went in for repairs due to "stalling" Eventually the dealership stated the situation was corrected, fast forward and the vehicle started having issues on 9/23 with stalling again, the vehicle was towed Boston... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Products Liability and Lemon Law for Oklahoma on
Q: How long does a dealership have to repair a pre-existing condition discovered after driving off lot?

Financed a car from Car-Mart. Drove from dealership to home (25-30min drive). The next day I contracted COVID and did not leave house for 4 days. The 5th day I drove four blocks away to a shopping center and the front wheel went underneath the car and was no longer drivable. It’s been in the shop... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and Lemon Law for Ohio on
Q: Who do I contact or what can I do about a Used Auto Dealership, trying to fraud me?

I financed a vehicle for 13,000. Everything got finializied, the Finance guy at the dealership is trying to fraud me out of money for things that dont connect with my loan or contract, is threatening me and trying to use scare-tactics to have me voluntary repo the car and still be at fault for a... View More

Marcus A. Ross
Marcus A. Ross
answered on Feb 29, 2024

You can contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office Consumer Fraud Division which deals with fraud and deceptive trade and sales practices by businesses like automobile dealerships and report tge fraudulent behavior. You also obviously have the option of filing a civil action against the finance... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Lemon Law for Maryland on
Q: I purchased a used car from California and has been in the shop since received.

I purchased a used car from California and had it shipped to Maryland. I asked the dealership if there were any mechanical issues to which they responded no issues. Electricial, mechaical etc. However upon receiving the car it has been in the shop. I have already paid over $6,000 in repairs and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Lemon Law, Products Liability and Contracts for Illinois on
Q: Used vehicle warranty coverage and dealership trying to get out of it.

For vehicle warranty’s, I have a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE, I purchased this vehicle from a Chevy dealership in late June of 2023. When I purchased this vehicle, it already had a 6 inch suspension lift with 35 inch tires on the vehicle. The dealership sold me a GM Protection Silver plan extended... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Consumer Law, Contracts and Lemon Law for California on
Q: if i bought a used commercial truck and i had a contract but it was always in the shop could it be considered a lemon

i bought a used semitruck under a contract and its a 2019 truck, I was always having it in the shop because there were always problems with it. could this truck qualify as a lemon? i was using the truck for work.

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Feb 20, 2024

Maybe?

The CA LL covers consumers and small businesses IF the small biz falls into a certain category,

as does the vehicle. Here, it's not clear the vehicle would qualify OR that the number of vehicles would?

The FED lemon law makes NO distinction between consumers and...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Lemon Law for Michigan on
Q: what is the laws governing sell of u sed vehicles, pertaining to transferring plates and title with a lien. i purchased

The registration has the wrong name and driver license no. on it, Does this void the contract. Informed the dealer of this, he said i have to have it corrected at my local secretary of state office

Adam Alexander
Adam Alexander
answered on Feb 2, 2024

Does this void your contract? Probably not. However, the reason for the error should be investigated. I suggest you file a complaint with the Michigan Attorney General. And also contact the S.O.S. and ask questions. Perhaps they can shed some light.

1 Answer | Asked in Lemon Law and Real Estate Law for Colorado on
Q: Seller disclosed their house had a Class 4 roof but cannot certify the roof quality after the purchase. Buyer recourse?

I bought a single family residence after the seller disclosed the house had a Class 4 roof. My property insurance discount is contingent on having a Class 4 roof. Neither the seller nor El Paso County can provide me with any evidence to certify the roof is Class 4. What is my legal recourse?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 23, 2024

You can hire an inspector to inspect the roof and certify that it is, in fact, a Class 4 roof, and provide that certification to your property insurer.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Lemon Law and Arbitration / Mediation Law for New York on
Q: Can I file both a Lemon Law complaint and a Vehicle Safety Complaint in the state of NY?

I purchased a used vehicle from a dealer in early 2023. Immediately it started to present numerous mechanical issues, and in fact was not in my possession for five months as it was shuffled between three separate repair shops. I filed a Lemon Law Complaint through the NYS Attorney General in July... View More

Marco Caviglia
Marco Caviglia
answered on Jan 10, 2024

The key words I notice are "settled out of court" which means there was some sort of payment to you (as you did not have your vehicle replaced by the manufacturer as you may have been entitled) in exchange for some sort of release. The terms of that release are the crux of you civil... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Banking and Lemon Law for Illinois on
Q: I have a car that I owe more than 10 thousands of dollars that I cannot drive because of numerous mechanical problems.

What are my best options since I cannot afford to pay to fix car and make my loan payments. I live in Loves Park, Illinois.

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answered on Jan 3, 2024

In your situation with a car that's costly to repair and still under a significant loan, there are a few options to consider. Firstly, check if your car is still under any kind of warranty. If it is, some or all of the repair costs might be covered, reducing your financial burden.

If...
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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Lemon Law, Products Liability and Business Law for California on
Q: What are my rights as a consumer of a commercial dump trailer of a local manufacturer? Defective product bought 8/30/23

We bought a dump trailer and it was defective. 10 days after we bought it the pump fell off the trailer becauae it was not properly welded. They fix it and we took it back. Then we load it and the support that holds the hydraulic bent. They supposed to fix it and they will charge us $900 . Now... View More

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answered on Oct 16, 2023

Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, commonly referred to as the "Lemon Law," consumers are afforded protections when they purchase goods, including vehicles, that turn out to be "lemons" or are defective. While the act primarily targets new vehicles,... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Lemon Law for Texas on
Q: Can a car dealer make me make payments without having a vehicle Can they force me to get another vehicle from them

I bought a Tahoe from a car lot traded it in to same car lot they got me in a vehicle and transmission went out and I had only paid one payment they took car back and trying to make me make payments without a vehicle

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 16, 2023

The Texas Lemon Law has very clear and specific requirements. You should review the public summary on the State website here: https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/consumer-protection/lemon-law

The Lemon Law does not affect your obligation to make payments to your lender or financing company...
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1 Answer | Asked in Lemon Law and Consumer Law for California on
Q: I bought a vehicle from a local auction and the vehicle is not safe there are many missing bolts missing pieces frame
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answered on Sep 28, 2023

If you purchased a vehicle from a local auction in California and it has significant safety issues such as missing bolts, missing pieces, or frame damage, you may have legal recourse. You can potentially seek a refund or compensation from the seller under consumer protection laws, including the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law and Contracts for California on
Q: Is it legal to see a car with recalls and not let the buyer know?

I bought the car back in 2017 from a dealership and just recently found out it has 4 recalls on it and I was not told it had recalls on it some that are very scary. If someone can advise me on what to do next. Thank you.

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Sep 13, 2023

Of course, as a concerned buyer, buying a vehicle, you will want to look into that history before buying. A new car may NOT be sold with an open recall at all. A used one can. DUTY to disclose? That's another question, but, again, when spending that kind of money on a vehicle, it is wise, as... View More

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