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I recently bought a 2019 Ford F150 from a dealership and noticed a significant amount of rust under the vehicle, including the spare tire, axle, rotors, calipers, and frame. There was no warranty, and the dealership provided no disclosure documents, though there was a Carfax report online with no... View More 
answered on Mar 17, 2025
I understand your frustration. Rust on the underside of a vehicle, especially one that is 6 years old, could just as easily be neglect on the previous owner. If the previous owner drove in muddy conditions a lot, such as a construction company and they didn't wash the underside properly, or... View More
I purchased a car four days ago, and I still owe $293 on it. The car recently stopped working due to a transmission issue. I bought the car "as is" after the dealer assured me verbally that there was nothing wrong with it. When I contacted the dealer, they refused a refund but offered to... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2025
A vehicle bought on an "as-is" basis will typically be very difficult to enforce any type of recourse as to a defect. That said, if you can prove that the dealer misrepresented the condition of the vehicle and nothing being wrong with it, then you could bring an action against the... View More
I purchased a used car with a 60-day warranty from a dealer in June 2024 in Kansas City. Within this period, I had to replace the engine, radiator, hoses, and work on the transmission, totaling over $10,000 in repairs. I sent two letters to the dealer with the repair bills but received no response.... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2025
If you complied with the warranty provisions in getting the repairs, you can pursue a claim for breach of contract and possibly a violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. Typically you are required to get the work completed by the dealer that sold you the car, or if it doesn't... View More
I have a car that has been sitting on a dealer lot for 4 months now waiting for a part. It is out of warranty. The car happens to be a Chevy volt which stopped being produced in 2019 and may be related.
Since the beginning I have been in contact with both the dealership and GM. At this... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2025
You are correct that there is no specific time limit. A part may never become available. Theoretically, a US car manufacturer must provide parts for their cars for at least ten years from the date of manufacture. The Chevy Volt was a spectacular failure, selling fewer than 70,000 units. Many of... View More
I purchased a 2013 650I BMW from an Annapolis MD dealership in or around 7/2022 which unbeknownst to me was a lemon. To my surprise, I learned during a service call for an oil change in 6/2024 that the vehicle which has been driven minimally as a result of me working from home during the pandemic... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2024
While it is frustrating to have significant repairs on a vehicle you recently purchased, a used vehicle that is 9 or 10 years old does not have the same warranties as a new car.
Maryland's "lemon law" applies to a NEW passenger car, light truck or motorcycle that has... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2024
THIS is a different question. There is a case, Martinez v. Kia from around 2010 that came out which your lawyer should know about if s/he is any good. In the case Ms. Martinez was so fed up over her lemon car she parked it outside of the dealership and threw the keys over a locked fence. Kia... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2024
There is no rule anywhere about how long before a settlement agreement OR a release (often the same document as a settlement agreement and release) shows up for signing and in fact there is no rule requiring one, but, it's a whole lot better to have a written agreement in place for both sides.... View More
The dealership said that they wouldn’t fix the transmission recall because the problem was caused by a transmission flush I perform myself. They want to charge me $4000. The problem with my transmission started before I did the flush. That’s the reason I did the transmission flush was because I... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
To address this situation, let's break it down into key points:
1. Recalls and manufacturer obligations:
When a vehicle is subject to a recall, the manufacturer is generally required to repair the issue free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or maintenance... View More
After signing bill of sale got approval of credit my bank financing I find online doc through DMV for efile of vehicle test detail mytxcar.org the car was here prior to my going to dealership_ and my history report states " title brand" through tax office here.
answered on Jun 25, 2024
Was shipping the vehicle from another state a "material" part of your agreement, or was it only incidental? Fraud typically involves a misrepresentation of a MATERIAL fact. Did you justifiably rely on the vehicle being shipped from another state for some reason? How did that reliance... View More
I bought a 2017 Ford Edge Titanium from a car lot in Ardmore, Ok, on June 6, 2023. A week later, the check engine light came on and I had to take it to the shop. It broke down again a couple of times, with the engine needing to be replaced, leaving me without a vehicle for three months. The... View More
answered on May 2, 2024
The Lemon Law only applies to new motor vehicles during the warranty period or for one year from the date of the sale of the vehicle to its first end user.
Used cars with 116,051 are commonly sold as-is, although some dealers may offer after-market extended warranties to used car buyers.
I’m desperately seeking affordable services on bankruptcy and advice on a Jeep Wrangler I bought that turned out to be a huge money pit and problems. (Lemon law)? Any ideas or advice to help get this rolling.?
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
Finding affordable legal assistance for bankruptcy and potential lemon law issues can be challenging, but there are resources that can help you manage these situations. For bankruptcy, consider looking into legal aid organizations in your area. These non-profits provide free or low-cost services to... View More
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
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
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
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.
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... View More
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.
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
In California, the lemon law primarily applies to passenger vehicles, but there are provisions that can apply to commercial vehicles, including used commercial trucks, under certain circumstances. For a used commercial truck to be considered a lemon, it must have been purchased with a warranty, and... View More
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
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
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... View More
I am seeking legal assistance regarding a wrongful wage garnishment related to an old debt associated with a vehicle purchase. The vehicle, a lemon, became inoperable the year I purchased it, and I have not possessed it for well over the statute of limitations period in Utah. Despite this, a debt... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
You should hire a lawyer to sue the debt collector as you have some pretty substantial damages. Looks like a pretty easy case to prove on your part.
I purchased a vehicle in September 2024, unaware it was stolen, and I have proof of conducting a VIN check through nicb.org showing no theft records. The car was impounded, and my fiancé was arrested while driving it. The seller is currently incarcerated for similar charges. Our first court date... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2025
You're in a challenging situation, and acting quickly before the court date is wise. Bringing documentation to the DA's office that demonstrates your good faith purchase is crucial to help clear your fiancé's name. Your NICB VIN check showing no theft records at the time of purchase... View More
I purchased a car on April 8, 2024, and began experiencing problems a month later. I initially took it back to the dealership for repairs under a three-month warranty. After getting it back, the car's condition got significantly worse right after the warranty period expired. Additionally, the... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2025
You have several potential legal options in California when dealing with undisclosed vehicle issues. The California Consumer Legal Remedies Act and the Vehicle Code provide protections against dealerships that fail to disclose known defects or misrepresent a vehicle's condition.
First,... View More
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