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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Consumer Law and Lemon Law for New Jersey on
Q: I recently financed a ‘13 Dodge Avenger from a used car dealership. It failed 2 emissions inspections.

The car has been at the mechanic longer than I have been able to use it and I’m making payments on it for 2 months now without being able to use the vehicle. The dealership refuses to void the contract and insists of wasting more time trying to fix it or selling me a different car with a higher... View More

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answered on Jul 31, 2022

It will be necessary to examine the contract you signed, but it seems like an excellent possibility that there is a violation of the NJ Lemon law, the NJ Consumer Fraud Act (which allows for payment of triple damages and attorney fees). An experienced civil litigation attorney should be able to... View More

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Q: I bought a used truck "as is" and 1 week later it broke down. Can I get my money back?
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answered on Jul 15, 2018

Probably not. But you can try, it will depend on who you purchased it from and how much money is involved.

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Q: what recourse is there for non replacement of passenger airbag after recall?

I was told by ford in area im on list but have to wait longer,possibly august before more info is avail. its been a couple yrs and i feel its being pushed away in a file, Also told not to have a passenger in front,i can reach the airbag from drivers side so danger shifts to me. now i have my wife... View More

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answered on Apr 7, 2018

You can write a certified letter and send it to a corporate office at Ford's U.S. Headquarters, it will move the dealer to take care of your problem.

1 Answer | Asked in Lemon Law and Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: I have been in this lemon of a home since March last year. Since then it has been an infestation home!

I have been spending SO MUCH on hotels versus enjoying my home. My kids have been sick and I just feel stuck in this far from what I call a home. Between rats, carpet beetles, flees, birds, and bird mites to say the least. I have reached out to EVERYONE involved in this purchasing process and all I... View More

Marcel Wurms
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answered on Jan 9, 2018

You need to check with your attorney. Also, check your pest inspection report to see what it says.

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Q: Can I put Car Rental Fees on my Small Claims as part of Demand$?

I am taking Ford Motor to NJ Small Claims for paint being Defective on my car. Dec 04 Ford out out a Technical Services Bulletin advising their Service Depts. I purchased my car in 05 brand new and at that time knew nothing of any paint defects.

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answered on Dec 23, 2015

You can certainly add any legitimate claim to a lawsuit. However, even in Small Claims Court, you will find that Ford or the dealership will be represented by an attorney. You, therefore will be at a disadvantage. You MAY be able to find an attorney to represent you on a Flat fee basis, but not... View More

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Q: Does the car dealership have to give me a refund?

I purchased a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 2 weeks ago, but now it's having problems. The car keeps bucking and after taking it to the mechanic I found out that it had a slew of issues : leaking radiator, broken oxygen sensors, overheating coils. I waived the dealers obligation to the vehicle and... View More

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answered on Aug 15, 2015

You need to retain counsel and have the attorney send the dealer a letter. The contract you signed will need to be reviewed by a retainer, but it is unlikely that a waiver of the Lemon law will be upheld by a Court. Good luck.

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Q: I was the owner of a audi a4 that was subject to contant oil and peformace break down resulting in a seized engine

Engine siezed due to time belt falting

based on oil pressure , car repairs exceed book value of car or close to it

we ended up scrap car worth 6000.00

because repairs were 5,000.000 plus

do we have any recourse based on class action suit

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answered on Feb 10, 2011

Initially there is a problem if you no longer have the car. Before the car was disposed of by you you had to give the manufacturer or the dealer a chance to look at the car to defend themselves in a lawsuit.

Also as a practical matter how do you prove a case now that the car AND ALL OF THE...
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Q: If i won a civil suit against a car dealer, can the bank that financed the car request that i pay the balance
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answered on Feb 10, 2011

Yes they can since the bank was not a party to the lawsuit and your obligation to the bank is "mostly" independent of the conduct of the dealer. But there are some sets of facts where you could sue the bank based on the warrantied performance of the car. It is called the holder rule.... View More

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