I have been seeing this everywhere and I have no idea what it means. Please explain.
2006-08-07 07:43:00 · 8 answers · asked by kjo_4711 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It's for selling cars with defects or problems known as "Lemons". Lemon Laws vary from state to state and area to area.
The link below explains it in far greater detail.
2006-08-07 07:45:55 · answer #1 · answered by erin2cool1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Jason. A lemon law applies only to brand new cars that have issues that after several repair attempts cannot be fixed by the dealer. At that point the dealer would be required to buy the car back from you at the price you paid for it, less a reasonable deduction for mileage you put on the car and wear and tear.
Below is a link to the Wisconsin DMV's Lemon Law. I think most other states that have a law like this are probably similar.
2006-08-07 15:32:25 · answer #2 · answered by mgrenia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lemon is a vehicle that continues to have a defect that substantially impairs its use, value, or safety. Generally, if the car has been repaired 4 or more times for the same Defect within the Warranty Period and the Defect has not been fixed, the car qualifies as a Lemon. All States differ so you should consult the Lemon Law Summary and the State Statutes for your particular State. Note that the warranty period may or may not coincide with the Manufacturer's Warranty
2006-08-07 14:50:09 · answer #3 · answered by magicrajesh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to do with new cars that have factory defects that cannot be fixed. Say you buy a new Honda, and it stalls out every few days and will not restart. And the dealer cannot fix it after trying repeatedly. The lemon law forces the automaker to buy the car back from you.
Lemon laws do not apply if you buy a "used" car that turns out to be junk. Some used car dealers offer what is called a "lemon free guarantee" but that is not the same as lemon law.
2006-08-07 14:54:41 · answer #4 · answered by jasonsprouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
essentially, if you buy a new car, and you have a problem with it, and it's a reoccuring problem that the dealer can't fix, the dealer has I believe up to 3 times to fix it. if they can't, you can activate the lemon law and have the dealership buy the car back from you at what you paid.
Usually the dealers use apprentice mechanics to save on commisions, so its not uncommon for a car to be considered a lemon because the tech doesn't know what he/she is doing.
Demand a journeyman for the 3rd attempt. Chances of the problem being fixed is higher.
Also lemon law doesn't apply to anything like your mirror keeps faling off, it's usully engine/powertrain/drivetrain/safety related.
2006-08-07 15:00:09 · answer #5 · answered by Eric F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a federal law that you can't have more then 5 lemons, everyone knows this.
2006-08-07 14:47:06 · answer #6 · answered by Tim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laws against selling cars that aren't in good condition, but the dealership says they are.
2006-08-07 14:47:45 · answer #7 · answered by cassicad75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somethin I'm currently taking someone to court for
2006-08-07 14:47:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋