answered on Jan 14, 2019
Lemon Law is Warranty Law. So, cars that come with a warranty may be covered IF that warranty is breached. This is not the same as a "service contract" that you buy from a dealer or elsewhere, which folks often call an "extended warranty." Your rights are almost non existant in... View More
Tesla Dealership, I have asked if it had been previously owned or repaired, they are not answering, are they required to?
answered on Oct 9, 2018
They are absolutely required to answer your question. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act gives you powerful remedies.
answered on Sep 24, 2018
It's unclear why you can't sell it. However, you should consult with WA consumer rights attorneys. You can also file a complaint with the WA DMV. https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/vehiclevesseldealer/dlrcomplaint.html
Bought a Subaru new. I made an inquiry via text the next day that I am concerned about its airbag safety after seeing an airbag warning light and an email from Subaru to get it inspected. I got text back saying it was safe to drive. I kept driving it but after 4 weeks, I decided to take the vehicle... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2018
Take the offer. You have no injuries and no basis to sue.
Purchased a car (2015, clean carfax) 5 days later it wouldn't start, had it towed back. The next day after I got it back, it was making a noise, took it back. Was told parts were put on wrong. On my way to pick it up, they called and said it was in an accident not to worry about it they will... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2018
Contact a lemon law attorney, but I don't believe that being in an accident makes a car a "lemon". That usually refers to a defect that can't be repaired after more than one attempt.
answered on Dec 25, 2017
Talk to your bankruptcy attorney or the bankruptcy trustee.
answered on Nov 29, 2017
If you filed a chapter 7, your lemon law case is an asset that must be listed in Schedule B. The vehicle itself is also an asset and must be listed in that schedule as well. Hopefully, you have a bankruptcy attorney that is assisting you with your case who can advise you regarding the related... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2017
To fall under the scope of the lemon law, a car must be a lemon. The general idea is that a car is a lemon if it cannot be fixed with a reasonable degree of effort. The actual definition of a lemon in the lemon law is complicated. If the car can be repaired in one servicing, it may well not be a... View More
If they don't know I'm recording
answered on Jul 25, 2017
No, under CA law. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More
the sales agent told me I just need to show them an insurance policy & that it didnt matter if it I wasnt under my name because it wasnt going to be used for actual insurance for my vehicle its just for me to take the car & that I had 7 days to get insurance in the car. right before my... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2017
If you have no car insurance, you may have to personally pay for the damages. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2017
Is it a new car? Is there a warranty? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More
answered on May 16, 2017
Is it a new or used car, with or without warranty? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
She gave me the title saying 6,000 and reported it to DMV as that. I than took it to dmv and changed the title into my name. Now she wants payments to make it 10,000 over venmo and take me to court if I do not give her 2,500 by tomorrow. She says that the agreement was over text but she has to... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2017
It depends on the contract you made. Was she trying to defraud DMV and the IRS by stating a lower amount on the title, with or without your consent? Did you agree to pay her $10,000? Text messages can be subpoenaed from the service provider.
See:... View More
money he paid at the impound for me to get the car back or give me the difference of what i paid for it. Can i still go to the DMV register it with the bill of sale and then reported stolen?
answered on Apr 4, 2017
No. You will get yourself into trouble.
What is happening here is that the previous owner is still the title owner. You are the title holder. However, until you register the car in your name and buy insurance for the car, the previous owner is responsible for any damages you may cause to... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2017
There are many lawyers in Southern California who are experienced in Lemon Law issues.
If I had more information, I could provide a more specific response. For example, did you lease a new car? From a dealership? If so, you can go to the dealership and request to speak with the... View More
Faulty arbitration results in my loss. Severe weather preventing me from demonstrating my case due to safety concern. Please reply respectfully.
answered on Mar 1, 2017
You can sue such a company in civil court if you have a valid factual and legal basis. You may be able to appeal the arbitration decision as well, depending on the arbitration agreement terms. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2017
See: http://www.dca.ca.gov/acp/pdf_files/englemn.pdf
Typically if you bought a used car from an individual, that car is purchased as-is with no warranties, so lemon laws don't apply. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... View More
Back in 2015 i cancelled the GAP and portfolio warranty on my 2013 nissan sentra. This week im working on a buyback settlement with nissan and they are deducting the gap and warranty from my settlement check.Why would i have to pay back if i cancelled a year ago.
answered on Feb 17, 2017
See: http://www.dca.ca.gov/acp/pdf_files/englemn.pdf
If you were not paying for the warranty and gap insurance, why should you be reimbursed for it? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney.... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2017
See: http://www.dca.ca.gov/acp/pdf_files/englemn.pdf
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2017
See: http://www.dca.ca.gov/acp/pdf_files/englemn.pdf
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
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