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Westlake portfolio says I have to keep paying to keep my credit up and they will do nothing about it... I don't have thousands of dollars to fix an issue that I should have been aware of when signing for the car... I never signed a contract with Westlake, only us auto... This seems very messed... View More 
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answered on Aug 4, 2023
West probably bought the note or was even the original lender. Read whatever paperwork you have on the finance. You signed the note, and that has nothing to do with the car. You might be able to file a Notice of Exempt Property if they sue you, or CH 7 Bankruptcy. How do you know US went... View More
I’ve had to replace my transmission now 2 different times in 10 months of owning my 2018 Ford Expedition. My first replacement was $5,200 and then 1 1/2 months later the transmission went out and now they are working on it again
answered on Jul 24, 2023
Yes, you can sue a dealership if you have had to replace your transmission 2 times within a year. Whether you will be successful depends on the facts and your presentation. You don't mention anything about any written agreements.
Allowing an attorney to evaluate, organize and draft... View More
i purchased the vehicle only because they said they would fix the problem and i took it back several times to get it fixed and no more then a couple miles down the road there it was again. Now it sounds really bad and i regret this purchase completely. it was a $15000 cash purchase. not like it was... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2023
The Kansas Lemon Law remains effective for one year from the date a qualifying new motor vehicle is sold to a consumer.
$20,000,000.00found out 2004 has ACTS 19,***, lefislation regarding my focal interests.
I purchased a new 2021 Jetta in April 2021. In September 2022 during regular oil change the dealer told me the rear brakes were down to a 1 which was really odd for a brand new car with less than 15000 miles.
They also said VW won't cover the repairs since it was just outside the... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
Go the the Maryland MVA website and look up dealership complaints. They have an entire complaint process for consumers who have issues with dealerships. In addition, some counties, such as Montgomery County, have rather robust consumer affairs offices that deal with car dealership and repair... View More
I bought a used car at a dealership and in the the next few days I noticed a rod knock in the engine I told the dealership about it and they said to bring it in and they'd look at it. When I got there the mechanic said yeah sounds like a piston flap. The dealer that I bought the car from told... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2023
it's not lemon law but it could be auto fraud. call and consult with an auto fraud attorney right away (have all your purchase and mechanical paperwork ready to send to the attorney).
I own one of the vehicles included in the case and am about to be out $5000 for repairs to the transmission.
answered on Jun 17, 2023
Contact the lawyers representing the plaintiff class.
If you have an actual documented transmission failure and a decent back story, they might want to include you as a named plaintiff to get a better settlement for the class.
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
answered on Jun 14, 2023
Consult a civil attorney who can flesh out the facts and see if you have a consumer protection. Lain.
Bought a box truck from Ryder. They don't want to cover repairs for the truck because of "contaminated fuel". Although they covered repairs multiple times before and no where in the contract does it state no coverage for contaminated fuel.
answered on Jun 13, 2023
The issue is whether the warranty is voided due to your wrongdoing (either intentional or negligent), if any, that caused the damage/issue triggering the need the repair. One issue is the contract language itself, and another issue is the fact issue of whether you actually committed the act or... View More
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.
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
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
It has gotten worse since I have gotten it. I wouldn't be concerned if the dealer could diagnose the issue. I am concerned it may become an issue down the road. Do I have a case under Lemon Law.
answered on May 8, 2023
You can begin Michigan's Lemon Law process after 3 repair attempts for the same defect/condition and/or 25 days out of service within the first year from delivery. To set yourself up correctly to get your vehicle repurchased, avoid these 5 errors:
5 critical errors consumers make when... View More
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?
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.
maximum amount of economic damages I can sue for? In my demand letter can I ask for double the cost of the truck back or in my suit if it goes to court? I am prepared to send my demand letter today, I am just unsure of all the damages I can ask to recover. I am doing this without an attorney so I... View More
answered on May 5, 2023
You can ask for whatever amount you like. Awards of damages for mental anguish vary depending upon the facts and circumstances presented by the evidence to the jury.
A decent rule of thumb for settlement purposes is no more than 1.5x the amount of your medical expenses for whatever bodily... View More
also my contract was not right and also they had a vsi on there for 125 which that is what I thought but find out it is for 27 months never was told this also the whole contract did not make sense the money on the paper were not right just a lot wrong with this whole deal I stop paying after 5... View More
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answered on Apr 4, 2023
New cars and other new motor vehicles are covered by manufacturers' warranties. These warranties must follow the rules set by the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) (refer to the section on Warranties for more information). The manufacturer's warranty... View More
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
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... View More
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
answered on Mar 23, 2023
I suggest you contact an auto warranty lawyer to review your issue on more detail.
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... View More
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... View More
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... View More
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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... View More
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... View More
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... View More
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