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Lemon laws are called that because a poorly-built car with numerous mechanical problems is referred to as a 'lemon.' Lemon laws prevent unscrupulous dealers from masking problems and fully disclosing information.
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How long does a lemon law for used cars last?
There is no such law as a "lemon law" on a used car. Lemon laws only apply to new cars.
What is the definition of the Lemon Law?
Lemon Laws are American state laws that provide a remedy for purchasers of cars in order to compensate for cars that repeatedly fail to function properly.
What does the 'lemon law' pertain to?
Lemon laws are American state laws that provide a remedy for purchasers of cars that repeatedly fail to meet standards of quality and performance. Each state law differs. All the states covers a brand new vehicle under the lemon law, but only some of them also cover used vehicles and leased vehicles. Lemon laws are not limited to cars. There are RV lemon laws, boat lemon laws, motorcycle, wheelchair and computer lemon laws.
What is covered by the lemon laws?
Lemon laws are American state laws that provide a remedy for purchasers of cars and other consumer goods in order to compensate for products that repeatedly fail to meet standards of quality and performance.
Is there a lemon law for used cars from a dealership?
check with your state laws. it varies from state to state.
Are used cars covered under lemon laws?
Lemon law is a question of state law. So any specific answer would be found in your state statutes. Generally however lemon laws cover both new ans used vehicles.
What states currently have lemon laws for used cars?
Currently, only the following six states have lemon laws for used automobiles: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, and New York.
are there lemon laws for used cars bought in the last 30 days?
There are indeed lemon laws for used cars although they vary from state to state and are usually tied to the original manufacturer warranty, not to the reseller. For more details for your specific state, please refer to it at http://www.carlemon.com/lemonstat.html.
What are my rights if i sign i will take a used car as it is?
Legally, on a used car, probably none. There may be "lemon laws" on new cars but not on used cars. If you take it "as is" you get it "as is".
If you purchased a van 'as is' from a used car lot is there anything you can do if it is a lemon?
some states have laws on used cars under a certain mileage and lemon laws on others. Was there any warranty on the van? call your state Attorney general and ask.
What is the lemon law and what are some details?
The "Lemon Law" is a law enacted by the US Government that protects consumers from car dealers that sell junk cars and try to pass them off as good cars. The Laws also cover cost of attorneys for the consumers.
What do you do if the cheap car you purchased turns out to be a lemon?
If your dealer won't make good on your purchase of a 'lemon', don't give up! Your state may have specific laws-- knows as 'lemon laws'-- protecting you from this kind of situation. Warranties on used cars won't cover everything, of course, but if you are really stuck with a lemon, the law just might be on your side.
