does anybody know if i buy a used car 2001 model?

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i bought a 2001 pontaic from a car lot i have not had it 30 days it is falling a part they are not wantting to pay for it to be fixed i pay 8000.00 for this car and it is a lemon car i had it 3 weeks so far as is but dam i would fix it and make it right if i man payed me 8000.00 dollars they told me sorry it is my now but people tell they are a 30 day lemon law in north carolina so can i make them fix this car and not charged me for the repair thanks for any answers

Answer 1

NCLemonlaw.com or Call [phone] .Lemon Law Information

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Lemon Law Guides
State Lemon Law Statutes
Think your Car is a Lemon? Your State may agree, but maybe not to your liking. See how your State defines what a Lemon is and if your Car and its Repair History qualify.
Nearly all State Lemon Law Statutes are similar to the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act which makes breach of warranty a violation of federal law. All States have enacted their own Warranty Acts and many States have enacted specific Statutes that pertain to Automobile Warranties. If your car is not considered a "lemon" in your State, you do have other recourses.

Lemon Law Summaries - Lemon Law Summaries for each State.
Lemon Law Statutes - Lemon Law Statutes for each State.


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What is a Lemon?
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.

Do I have a Lemon?
If the paint is peeling, the light switch came out when you pulled on it, the car makes "funny noises" but otherwise drives just fine, or you found 10 things you don't like about your new car but none of them prevent you from driving it, then No, you do not have a Lemon.

If the brakes don't work, the car won't go into reverse gear, the darn thing won't start on cold mornings or hot afternoons, the rear door opens all by itself, the driver's seat wobbles, or the car chugs along at 30 mph when it should be going 50 mph, then Yes, you may have a Lemon. Providing you've given the manufacturer an opportunity to repair the defect.

In most States, 10 different defects during the Warranty Period does not brand the car as a Lemon. In some States, a single defect that might cause Serious Injury makes your car a Lemon if the manufacturer cannot fix the problem within 1 attempt.

You may have a Lemon, but if you do nothing to protect your Consumer Rights, such as documenting your Repairs and allowing the Manufacturer a chance to fix the problem(s), you lose all rights under the various State Warranty Acts.

Do I need a Lawyer?
The answer depends upon which State you Purchased or Registered your car in. In some States and with proper documentation, you simply file a Complaint. In other States, you will need to hire an Attorney.

Who pays the Lawyer?
Only about half of the States allow you to recover Attorney Fees. If your Attorney sues under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, you will be awarded Attorney Fees if you win. Note that an Attorney's Fee is based upon actual time expended rather than being tied to any percentage of the recovery. In some States, you must pay the manufacturer's Attorney Fees if you lose.

Is a Used or Leased Car protected?
It depends upon which State the car was purchased or leased in. Some states include used and leased cars in their Lemon Law statutes. Some states have separate laws for used vehicles. Some states provide protection only for new cars. In some states, even the Attorney General is unable to tell you if a Leased vehicle is covered due to the way the law is phrased and you will be referred to an Attorney for clarification of the law. See the Lemon Law Summary and the State Statutes for your particular State to determine what is covered.

What about Motor Homes and Motorcycles?
Most States cover the drive train portion of Motor Homes (that part which is not used for dwelling purposes). Motorcycles are generally not covered but a few states do include them in their lemon law statutes.
If you have a defective Motorcycle, Motor Home, used car, leased car, or a car used for business purposes and your State Lemon Law does not cover these vehicles, you still have other recourses such as the Uniform Commercial Code and the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (providing you were given a written warranty). Consult with an Attorney that specializes in this area.

Tips to Protect your Investment
Often times, your new car isn't suspected of being a Lemon until it is too late (out of warranty, over the mileage limit, etc). If you keep a record of every repair visit, starting with the first one, you will protect your rights under Consumer Laws. Our Repair Log makes it easy to record every Repair Attempt.
Document everything! This includes notes, who you talk to, what is said, dates and times. Put your complaints in writing and keep a copy for yourself. Be sure to obtain a copy of any Warranty Repair Orders. Demand a copy if necessary and if the dealer will not give you one, be sure to document the fact. When you pick up your car, obtain an Invoice. The dealer may claim that you are not entitled to an Invoice because there were no charges (you were not invoiced for any repairs). It is up to you to prove repair attempts! The final Invoice shows what was or was not repaired.
Make absolutely sure the dealer records your complaint on the Repair Order exactly as you describe it. You must make sure to describe the defect exactly the same on each repair visit or you may forfeit your rights under the "reasonable attempts to repair for the same defect" clause.
Be sure that the date, time in, and odometer reading are recorded as well as the date and time you picked up the car. In most States you are covered by the Lemon Law if the vehicle has been in the repair shop for an accumulative number of days during the coverage period.
If your car fails in the middle of the desert or in the middle lane of rush hour freeway traffic, record the date and time, the amount of time you had to wait for assistance, whether or not you had to rent a car, and your general overall feelings. The emotional trauma dealing with a defective vehicle has a lot of bearing on your case should you need to go to arbitration or court.

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Answer 2

The lemon law is for new cars, but some states do require the dealer to give some sort of warranty on used cars. Check with your state. Usually a used car is sold as is, but hope you get some help for this car. For $8000 you should get a decent car.

Answer 3

there is no thank you to be attentive to whether it somewhat is a competent or undesirable deal without understanding the final issue of the automobile (now being 11 years previous) and the asking value (and whether or no longer they're going to negotiate and/or furnish financing if a broker). some techniques - Cavaliers have been much less costly vehicles to commence out, and don't age properly. i will see somebody paying for one whilst it is new or no longer very previous to shop money yet as quickly as a automobile will become 10+ years previous you will be waiting to purchase a plenty extra useful (bought for extra initially whilst new) automobile for no longer plenty extra money. Z24 makes it swifter and extra costly to repair, and potential it had extra stress on the suspension. it is the extra challenging version of a Cavalier. regardless of those negatives, if it runs stable and does not seem to need any important maintenance it would nonetheless be sensible if the fee is low adequate. regardless of the undeniable fact that whether it somewhat is a convertible, be constructive to verify the astounding for cracks or brittleness, a clean astounding could be very costly relative to the fee of the automobile at this age.

Answer 4

lemon laws only apply to new cars - there should hve been a statement of warranty hanging in the window when yo bought this car - it will either tell you what is covered or say "as is" on the paper in inch high letters

Answer 5

Call the N.C. attorney general and find out if you have such a law,and if so will they help you.