In the United States there is a set of laws called the Lemon Laws that are geared towards protecting the rights of purchasers of motor vehicles. These laws vary from one state to another. However, there is a federal Lemon Law, Magnuson - Moss Warranty Act, which is relevant to all the states and as the Lemon Law in the State of California, this act not only to automobiles but to all mechanical items.
Like any other institution, there are misconceptions regarding the Automobile Lemon Laws some are highlighted below.
. One Federal Lemon Law Covers Motor Vehicles - There is a Lemon Law for each state, sometimes a state may even have more than one Lemon Law. So there is no one Lemon Law that covers motor vehicles. Though Lemon Laws have similar elements, no two states have the Lemon Law.
. The Lemon Law allows you a 3-day grace period to return a vehicle that you no longer want - This is completely false as when you buy a vehicle once you have signed the binding contract, there is no way for you to return the vehicle just because you no longer like it. Therefore, it is essential that you research the type of vehicle you need and carefully select the one that best suits your needs.
. The Lemon Law Covers all Vehicles - Because Lemon Laws vary from state to state, the specifications as to what vehicles are covered also vary. Common to most states' Lemon Law, only new cars that are used solely for the household and personal purposes are covered under the law. Therefore, vehicles used for recreational and business purposes and motorcycles are not covered. There are a few states that offer coverage for leased cars; however, other states do not.
. All of a vehicle's defects are covered by the Lemon Law - Minor defects on your vehicle are not covered by Lemon Laws. Most states require that the vehicle's defects greatly affect the safety, value and overall function of the vehicle, for it to be considered a lemon.
. You can tackle a Lemon Law claim by yourself - You have to have legal representation in order to pursue a Lemon Law claim. There are states that require you to go through the manufacturer's arbitration program, while other states have their own arbitration program. Most manufacturers will give you the run around and will not want to pay your claim. Once they realize that you have a Lemon Law lawyer that will let them know that you are serious about pursuing your claim. In the event that your case is successful, some states' Lemon Law requires the manufacturer to pay for all your legal expenses.
Author Resource:
If you want to learn more about the automobile
lemon laws for your state, visit my lemon laws blog at http://lemon-laws.co
for helpful information.
![[Valid RSS feed]](http://www.look4articles.com/images/icon_Rss.png "XML Feed For RSS"){kind=icon}
Category Rss Feed
Print This Article
Add To Favorites
![[Valid RSS feed]](http://www.look4articles.com/images/rss.jpg "XML Feed For RSS")