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I recently purchased a used car as-is. Less than two hours after driving off the lot, the dashboard lit up with a check engine light and tire sensor faults. By the time I informed the dealer, the dealership was closed for the weekend. Over the past three weeks, I've returned the car to their... View More 
answered on Feb 21, 2025
The Lemon Law only protects you when you purchase a new car. It does not apply to used vehicles.
I purchased a car for $5,000 with a 90-day warranty from a dealer, and within a month, the check engine light kept coming on. I've taken the car back to the dealer over four times for repairs, but the issue persists. The warranty covers engine issues, but the dealer refuses to provide receipts... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
IF you have a warranty and they cannot fix under warranty, you have a decent claim, likely. You may wish to take it to another shop for an estimate/inspection, just to lock this down, since they are not doing the job...
I have an ongoing issue with my vehicle that started when I had 9 months remaining on the factory warranty. Due to the unavailability of a loaner vehicle, the repair could not be completed. I reported the issue first in March 2024 and followed up in July 2024. The warranty expired in December 2024,... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
You should do what feels right. IF it were me I'd meet Honda in the middle and take 90% but it is NOT me, it's you. Good luck with it.
The car is now back in the dealership for the 4th time. The service advisor told me I should call a lawyer. I'm just perplexed on what I should do. For a little detail, my husband worked at Chrysler and purchased this car for us to retire in California. Unfortunately, he passed away... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2025
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, and I understand how overwhelming these car troubles must feel during such a difficult time. Your situation with the recurring hybrid battery issues clearly falls under California's Lemon Law, which provides strong consumer... View More
I did a vin check on a car i i bought. i discover that the car was sold 10x prior to when i bought it, and each time they sold it the purchase price increased so now I'm paying 3x of the value of the car. not only that the disclosure paper that they gave me said it had 0 recalls, but on the... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2025
This situation raises serious concerns that warrant consultation with an attorney to evaluate your specific case and legal options. Misrepresentation or fraud could potentially apply if the dealership knowingly provided false or misleading information about the car's condition or recall... View More
BAD ENGINE MOUNT COOLANT COMING FROM WIPER BLADE SPRAY, CV AXILES BAD AS WELL AS THICK SMOKE FROM EXHUAST PIPE AND THE MANUFATURER AND DEALER DENIED ASSISTANCE And it was under 24,000 MILES
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answered on Jan 13, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about the problems you're experiencing with your car. You may have grounds to take legal action, especially if the issues occurred while the vehicle was still under warranty. Many regions have "lemon laws" that protect consumers from defective vehicles that... View More
In 2024, I bought a new home and discovered several issues, including missing smoke detectors, water damage, and a large hole in the wall. Most concerning, the central air conditioning was inoperative, which directly violates FHA loan requirements. The seller's disclosure failed to mention the... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2025
Your situation with the FHA loan and undisclosed property issues is serious, particularly regarding the non-functioning HVAC system, which directly violates FHA requirements. The failure to disclose these problems, combined with what appears to be an inadequate appraisal, suggests potential... View More
They sold off her loan to another company within 30 days of ownership this is a buy here pay here lot her engine is now seized due to water in the radiatior froze up they armor all the engine bay and whole car. This was not disclosed at the time of sale is there anything that can be done for this?
answered on Jan 10, 2025
You could potentially sue them for breach of contract and warranty unless it was purchased “asis.”
I bought a brand new car, 3 days in I had to take it back to service. The manufacture has agreed to buy the car back, but I have a few add-ons that I purchased on my contract from the dealership that are well over $5000. Is that money refundable to me since the car turned out to be a lemon and will... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2025
What negative equity? You just bought it. Oh wait, you rolled neg equity into the newer car?
Uggghhh. Now, on top of that, you are trying to handle the legal stuff without a lawyer even
though attorneys in a lemon law case are to be paid by the other side? Well, the manufacturers... View More
He told me a new law just got passed in California that has effected lemon laws..which i understand but the offer is way lower than expected and he hasn't give me any alternatives
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answered on Dec 27, 2024
Your instincts about feeling pressured are worth paying attention to. As your advocate, your lawyer should explain things clearly and make you feel comfortable with any decisions, not rushed or pushed into accepting something you don't understand.
The California lemon law did undergo... View More
My car has a coolant intrusion, the 21n12 customer satisfaction program is a one time free fix the for the intrusion wirh stipulations from what I understand are manufactured at the Louisville plant under 80'000 miles. The local dealers couldn't understand why my car wasn't covered.... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2024
Are you having coolant intrusion issues with your vehicle? If so, you may have a remedy. Your narrative doesnt indicate whether your vehicle is actually and currently affected or not.
When I was sold the car. Within 30 days I let the dealership know that it was something wrong with the vehicle. I took my car back to them several times and they denied the extended warranty stating that they couldn't do anything about it was a electrical problem. After I file a lemon law... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2024
You should still file a Lemon Law complaint. If you meet the eligibility criteria, it is the manufacturer (not the dealer) who may be obligated to buy the new motor vehicle back from you.
https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/consumer-protection/lemon-law
answered on Dec 8, 2024
It depends on what you precisely need, most attorneys work in specialty areas, we usually handle estate planning and probate and business entity formation and related contracts, other law offices have other specialties and matters that they handle, some more and some less areas.
I own a 2013 FR-S and I have has two of the FA20 engines fail while I was driving it.
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answered on Dec 2, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced with your 2013 FR-S. To join the Young v. Subaru Corp class action lawsuit, you should start by gathering all relevant documentation, including repair records and any correspondence with Subaru regarding the engine failures.... View More
I bought a car from Carvana 89 days ago and it was fine for first 7 day return period but then started to have issues. I’ve taken it to five different mechanics and they can’t diagnose the sounds in suspension or defective start and stop button but they say car body has issues , they just... View More
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answered on Nov 24, 2024
In California, you may have grounds for legal action against Carvana under the state's Lemon Law and consumer protection statutes. However, you'll need to document all repair attempts and maintain detailed records of the issues you've experienced.
Since you're still... View More
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Account Number: [Your Account Number]
Dear [Debt Collector],
I dispute the debt you claim I owe under account [Account Number]. Additionally, I am raising concerns about [COMPANIES ] Services, Inc.,... View More
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answered on Nov 19, 2024
This template is well-structured for disputing debt and addressing repossession issues under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
You have every right to request full validation from debt collectors, and your letter properly demands essential documentation including NMLS... View More
As stated above my car doesn't qualify for lemon law i don't know what to do is there anything I can do ?
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answered on Oct 23, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the troubles with your Honda Accord. Even though it doesn't qualify for the lemon law, there are still steps you can take to address the situation.
First, consider reaching out to your lender to discuss your financial options. They might offer refinancing... View More
Bought computer from pawn shop due to 16GB RAM. After taking home and going through laptop, RAM is only 8GB. Is this false advertisement?
answered on Sep 12, 2024
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. It could be, if it was advertised as such. But it could also be an innocent error (negligent misrepresentation) if the shop believed it to be such from what the original owner told them. Good luck
answered on Sep 11, 2024
You're looking for someone who handles auto fraud matters.
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answered on Sep 4, 2024
If your solar panels have not been working properly for a year and the company is delaying repairs, you have a few steps you can take to resolve the issue. First, review the contract or warranty you have with the solar company. It likely outlines their responsibilities for maintenance and repair,... View More
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