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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability, Collections and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: Bought car in September from dealership no car fax just found out it was in 2 wreaks and air bags had been deployed and

I was never told this or the wreak no car fax . The finance company was looking through everything due to be getting behind on my payments for in December. I have had trouble since I got this car the car lot had me lie to the financial company when I bought it and threatened me when they called to... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 14, 2023

Consult a civil attorney who can flesh out the facts and see if you have a consumer protection. Lain.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Maryland on
Q: Is it illegal for a private party to lie and sell a car that the air bags are not in the car when he said they are?
Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on May 25, 2023

You could sue for fraud if he told you that there were airbags in the car and there were not.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Lemon Law for Florida on
Q: Need to know if this is legal in Florida on used car sales?

I am about to fly to Florida from Texas to purchase a vehicle. I noticed on the contract that the dealer was charging 995 for a pre delivery fee and 495 for security edging.

I'm not familiar with a pre delivery fee on an used car only know it to come on a new car and usually covered... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on May 16, 2023

This is a matter of contract negotiations between the parties; there is likely no issue of "does the law allow it?" Dealers insert into their proposed purchase contracts some bullcrap fees and charges with various labels, with the actual purpose of increasing their profit margin. These... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Hawaii on
Q: I have defaulted on a car loan with Santander consumer USA. It’s been a year. Car still not repo. What do I do?

The loan has defaulted for a year now and my car still hasn’t been repossessed. What are my legal options? Should I do a voluntary repo?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 4, 2023

Your legal options are: 1) bankruptcy; 2) borrow money and pay off the note; 3) sell the car and pay off the note; 4) don’t voluntarily repo bc it won’t reduce the debt by much. Even if repoed, you will still owe nearly the same amount.

1 Answer | Asked in Lemon Law for Texas on
Q: I leased a car a month ago and now I'm having alternator issues, is the dealership responsible for repairs?

I've missed multiple days of work doe to this and the dealership keeps trying to find a way to squeeze money out of me even though I haven't been able to work due to this

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 28, 2023

Typically, when you lease a brand new car, it comes with a warranty from the manufacturer. Most commonly, any manufacturer authorized service center can provide warranty service. Most dealerships which sell that manufacturer’s cars have authorized service centers.

If the dealership...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability and Lemon Law for Michigan on
Q: Vehicle under warranty needs new engine thats taking 9 months to fix. Company offering $60/day for rental but I pay fees

Vehicle went in for routine oil change to dealer. Was told I need a new engine. Dealer has no loaners. Car manufacturer customer service offered $60/day for rental but says I’m responsible for taxes and fees from the rental. For 9 month rental replacing a 6 passenger car costs $18k-$24k with... View More

Adam Alexander
Adam Alexander
answered on Mar 23, 2023

I suggest you contact an auto warranty lawyer to review your issue on more detail.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Lemon Law and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: My girlfriend bought a car from a small car lot and 6 months later the engine blew. Is there anything we can do?

My girlfriend bought a car from a small car lot and 6 months later the engine blew. She still owes $11,000. They want $4000 to repair the engine. They won't tell us what is wrong with the engine just that we need to pay them to fix it. Is there anything we can do?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 11, 2023

You should consider taking the vehicle to another mechanic for a second opinion given the size of the repair estimate.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: Do I have to accept return of camper after sale?

Kentucky:  Sold a camper to a friends associate. He gave us half in cash and half in checks. When the last one clears, we are going to give him the title. There is absolutely no contract on it though. He took it to Florida, and told us the next day that there were a couple of issues. The... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 6, 2023

Get estimates for repair of the three items he complained of and refund only that part. Beyond that, you don’t need to do anything else and you do not have to accept the return or refund the rest of the money.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Lemon Law for Texas on
Q: I was on Probation the judgel ordered a interlocking device but I ended up signing off the interlock removal & did time

I need help with getting the interlock removal form that was signed to release the device so i can obtain my license

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Feb 6, 2023

You may be able to go to court and ask the PO for the the form

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: I have a case that i wss convicted for in 2009 but i had no one ask me one questions about what happen or anything ?

I was convicted for it but i dont understand why? No one ask me anything

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jan 20, 2023

You can’t be convicted without a trial, or without pleading guilty for a criminal case.

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1 Answer | Asked in Lemon Law for California on
Q: What do I do if I am leasing a lemon and it's been on shop for almost a month and no estimated time of fix lost my job

And now I am going to lose my place to live and still don't know when I will get my car back help what can I do

Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich
answered on Dec 5, 2022

have you called and consulted with auto fraud attorneys regarding the issue?

1 Answer | Asked in Lemon Law for California on
Q: I bought a lemon and have been in and out of the dealerships for the last year being I purchased on 10/20/2021.

I'll try to say this as nicely as possible but in regard to my attorney, I'm beyond fed up at this point. 1. I've never even talked to the attorney himself I have to speak to the assistant who has horrible communication skills. She does'nt return my calls, voicemails or emails... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Nov 11, 2022

Sorry for your issues. You may want to pay some one for 30 to 60 minutes of time to re-evaluate and or give a second opinion.

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Texas on
Q: Bougth a used car from a privite seller. He lied about what was wrong with it and have prof. Anything I can do?

I purchased a used vehicle from a private seller. The check engine lights were on when buying the car, and he informed me it was the car struts. He told me if I replaced them, that would fix the problem. He also said there was a warranty on the vehicle. So I bought the car and replaced the struts.... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 14, 2022

Most used cars are sold as-is. When you purchase a car “as-is” that means you are not relying on anything the Seller may have told you about the condition of the car.

But if this one wasn’t sold as-is, you likely can sue the Seller for fraud to recover the cost of repair as well as...
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3 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for California on
Q: i purchased a 2017 chevy cruze from a dealer ship called Family auto sales, it keeps on heating up.

I took the car to the dealership three time already, twice they have said that they don't find anything wrong with it. the third time they just said it was not their problem anymore since the car was already financed and it belonged to the finance company. I took it to a third party repair... View More

Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich
answered on Sep 22, 2022

you should gather all your paperwork (from purchasing the documents, to warranties, to report reports, etc) and consult with an auto fraud/ dealership fraud attorney. during the consultation and after full review of your documents, the attorney should be able to inform you of your legal options in... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Colorado on
Q: I am an international student and bought an used car in Jan 8 convinced by the fact that the Carfax was clean.

But very soon it presented overheating problems. On Jan 17, 9 days after the purchase, I took it for an oil exchange at Grease Monkeys, where they made the following comments on the invoice:

- COOLANT SYSTEM LEAK

- ENGINE OIL LEAK

- HEAD GASKET LEAKING

Which... View More

Michael Joseph Larranaga
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answered on Sep 19, 2022

While this is not my area of expertise, I would check into the state's lemon laws. If you purchased the vehicle from a dealer you might be able to return it or have them fix some of the issues. I recommend checking the colorado bar's website under the licensed lawyer tool to look for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for North Carolina on
Q: Does the Lemon law protect used vehicles purchased under Warranty?

7/15/ 21Purchased 2018 Yukon denali XL from a GM dealership for $67,573 & 34,921 miles

6/08 Vehicle started shaking while idle. I received a low oil alert on my phone. Checked oil & it was 75% full.

6/13 Took vehicle to mechanic to have the idle issue looked into. While... View More

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Aug 23, 2022

The Lemon Law only applies to new vehicles. However, you may have claims against the dealer or manufacturer because of the warranty issues. The Magnuson-Moss Act may apply. If you also purchased a service contract, additional claims may apply. You need to take all of the purchase and warranty... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Lemon Law for California on
Q: I purchased a used vehicle from a dealership in CA. 04/21/2022. it has been 107 days and dealer has failed to transfer

I called DMV and was told the dealership failed to transfer tittle. DMV also informed me that the dealership in fact had possession of the new registration "tags" at the time of purchase. However, i did not recieve those stickers. Registration expired in March 2022. Purchased vehicle... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Aug 6, 2022

Anything else you should know? The law is rarely black and white and even when it is, some lawyer or some judge figures out a way to add a new shade of grey. We have an adversarial system of justice and that keeps both sides employed. Both sides argue and then typically, if they cannot settle... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Lemon Law and Small Claims for South Carolina on
Q: I was sold a car that had a 125-point inspection, took it to a mechanic and there were issues that should've been found

The car dealership advertises that they do a 125-point inspection and the issues that were found total up to almost $2,000. I researched what type of issues are looked at with this type of inspection, and with the information that I found there is no way that an inspection was done. Is this false... View More

David Andrew Maxfield
David Andrew Maxfield
answered on Aug 1, 2022

Potentially; SC has a Motor Vehicle Dealer's Act, which prohibits deception in advertising or in statements made to you about the condition of the car. So, if Dealer said it had done an inspection (in advertising or elsewhere) but did not really do one, Dealer could be sued under the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for New Jersey on
Q: I recently financed a ‘13 Dodge Avenger from a used car dealership. It failed 2 emissions inspections.

The car has been at the mechanic longer than I have been able to use it and I’m making payments on it for 2 months now without being able to use the vehicle. The dealership refuses to void the contract and insists of wasting more time trying to fix it or selling me a different car with a higher... View More

Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Jul 31, 2022

This question was previously asked and answered. Good luck.

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Small Claims and Lemon Law for Michigan on
Q: Can I sue Ford in small claims court for faulty engine.

My Ford escape with EcoBoost engine blew up. This is a common problem there are class action lawsuits. Can I sue Ford in small claims court and would it be worth it.

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jul 26, 2022

Can you? Yes. Should you? No. You need to understand that major corporations like Ford have entire departments full of attorneys working for them, any of whom would have a field day with a pro se litigant. The first thing they will do is remove the case to the general civil docket because 1)... View More

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