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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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0 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for Utah on
Q: If I bought a car from a small dealership for just under $8000 can they over charge me to where I owe $1700 for the car?

They charged me $300 for them to print off the paperwork, and a few other things that I was told they should not of charged me for.

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... Read 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.

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Lemon Law for North Dakota on
Q: The officer charger the passenger for unlawful use of plates but ticket states he was the driver but wasn't help

I was told I was pulled for no front plates but didn't get a ticket for that and he actually ticketed the passenger who was the dealer own of the vehicle and also was leaving the doctors due to him days prior having a stroke and was medical not even able to operate a vehicle and the officer... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Tennessee on
Q: My husband financed aa used f150 last Friday, not even a week and drove it less than 200 miles the motor locked up.

We have text stating they were fixing the motor before sale. The oil was sludge black when it was towed today to the mechanic. We tried to contact the auto dealer but he said those trucks are known for timing chain issues. We don’t even know if that’s the issue. So are we stuck in this loan?

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Texas on
Q: Purchased used car from a dealer. Was wreck and air bag deployed before I got it. Was sold as not totaled, is it legal?

I purchased a truck from a used car dealership. I called to get insurance and fax report said truck had been wreck and air bag deployed. Insurance person said truck was totaled because air bag deployed. Dealership said it was repaired and air bag replaced but, the air bag light will stay on. They... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability, Car Accidents and Lemon Law for Florida on
Q: Do I have a case?

I purchased a used truck about 1.5 years ago from a dealer. When asked about prior damage if any the dealer told me there was only minor. The car fax report only shows minor as well. While I was under the truck checking the size of the spare tire I noticed there is frame damage on the left rear. I... Read more »

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Mar 5, 2023

Regardless of liability or lack thereof, your first step is to get a written repair estimate, then demand that the dealer pay it, and if they balk, say you're planning to take legal action. That may or may not work, but there's no downside to doing it. That said, whether the dealer is... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for Georgia on
Q: Do I have any leg to stand on regarding lemon laws or similar?

Essentially, I bought a used car from a dealership in October. I went into the shop 2 days later, spent a week. Came back, problems remained, went back for another week, problems remained. Went back again for a week. Problems remained. Was forced to pay out of pocket to diagnose the issue, went... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I bought my home in 2019 and found a lot of cover ups in this residence that weren’t disclosed.

A leak that previous owner had that was covered up with furniture. (Floor has black mold all over it) roofing issues, and now the entire plumbing and heating system. The previous owner had hand written certs for the sewer line that matches his writing. He has driven past my home for 2 years. I just... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord - Tenant and Lemon Law for California on
Q: Can owners take HOA to court?

HOA is charging $50 per day a unit is rented without HOA consent. The waiting list to rent has not changed for close to ten years or so. CCR has a waiver, but HOA refuses to consider it. Our daughter was born premature and has a respiratory health issue. The complex prohibits smoking in the... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Feb 24, 2023

Yes, owners have the right to take their HOA to court if they feel that the HOA has violated their rights or breached their obligations under the governing documents, such as the CC&Rs (covenants, conditions, and restrictions) and bylaws.

In the scenario you described, it seems that the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Massachusetts on
Q: i financed a car

i financed a car on 1/20/23 had it in my possesion for 6 hrs and engine cut out oil spilling everywhere had it towed back to dealership same night was given a rental for 3 weeks dealership called me and said they had another car to offer and said 2500 would go to new car for trade in they made of... Read more »

Christopher Tolley
Christopher Tolley
answered on Feb 22, 2023

This should be covered by the Massachusetts Used Car Lemon Law. This explains it in more detail than I can in a Q&A forum like this one: https://www.mass.gov/guides/guide-to-used-vehicle-warranty-law You should call the hotline phone number listed n the website and explain the situation to... Read more »

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

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

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Lemon Law and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: My dealer sold me a lemon. Is it legal to drive my car with painted messages on my doors "parkplace sold me this lemon"?

Have tried to resolve amicably. Car in shop 26 days out of the 45 I have owned it. Since it was purchased with 1000 miles CPO "as is" it does not qualify for buyback according to MBUSA.

I spent 130k and car does not drive nice. So while I prepare a lawsuit, want to paint on car,... Read more »

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

Since a car can only be a “lemon” if it was purchased new, you could be sued for business disparagement if your sign deters a prospective customer from purchasing a car from the dealership.

Most used cars are sold as-is, meaning the buyer is not relying on anything the seller may have...
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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for California on
Q: I have a Sleep Number be which has been broken for over a year. "Parts are backordered" Is there a law about reasonable

time to repair? Any code to force them to repair or replace within a certain amount of time?

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Feb 20, 2023

In California, there are laws and regulations that protect consumers' rights when it comes to product warranties and repairs. The specific law that may apply to your situation is the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, also known as the California Lemon Law.

Under this law, if a...
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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for California on
Q: I have a Sleep Number be which has been broken for over a year. "Parts are backordered" Is there a law about reasonable

time to repair? Any code to force them to repair or replace within a certain amount of time?

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Jan 27, 2023

If there is a warranty the lemon law should cover it.

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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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