Car was leaking transmission fluid all over the place. and was brand new 2006. only 9,000 on it. Will I go to court or jail for returning the car to the dealer. Dealer make me paid for the towing and left me without a car for a week. They didn't even give me a loan car, while mine was in their shop.
2007-02-05 05:33:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Why would someone who asks this question be allowed to drive?
2007-02-05 05:48:12 · answer #1 · answered by rob1963man 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not a lawyer, so take this for what you think it's worth.
When I leased a car, I was responsible for normal maintenance on it. That includes oil changes, tuneups, and wear items like brakes and tires. At 9,000 miles, the warranty should cover the transmission leaks. However, if it could be driven without damage, you would be expected to drive it to the dealership instead of having it towed. Whether the dealership offers a loaner car or not is up to the dealership and/or the lease agreement. Rental cars are fairly cheap, at least in my market. Depending on what size car I wanted, how new it is, etc, $150 would get me wheels for a week. I think that, if things are as I described them, the dealership owes you nothing except the repairs on the car as covered by the warranty.
As to returning the car, you'd have to check the lease agreement. Your lease will specify the length of the time period, the # of miles you're allowed, and so on. It will also cover the conditions under which you can return the car. You probably can return it early, but you'll have to pay a penalty for it - I did when I turned mine in early. My guess is that you'd be better off to keep the car for the length of the lease, make the payments, and get on with your life.
If you really, REALLY can't stand it now, or don't trust it, then think about buying the car from the dealership, and then sell it yourself. You'll *PROBABLY* come out better than paying the penalty, but you'll have to run the numbers yourself to see if that's likely or not.
2007-02-05 05:45:12 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand your question......
Are you asking if you can break the lease over the leaking transmission fluid??????
NO YOU CAN NOT. Cars break.... that's what the warranty is for. Even if the warranty had expired, you're responsible for maintenance and fixing whatever problem arises during your ownership.
Dealers aren't required to pay for towing or providing loaners. Some luxury brands such as Lexus, MB, & BMW will provide them but most economy brands will not.
2007-02-05 07:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I can't see your lease agreement from here to read it. Could you hold it up a little higher for me? Nope, I still can't make it out. Read it yourself. See what it says. What you signed for is what drives this chain of events.
Did you lease it as a new,or used car? Lemon laws only apply under certain conditions and only to new cars. Is there a warranty, and will that fix the problem for you?
It will all be laid out in the lease, and that will be the controlling document.
2007-02-05 06:00:24 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you cannot be put in jail but returning the car to the dealer will result in a repossession being against your credit.
2007-02-05 05:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by SKYDOGSLIM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a thing called the "Lemon Law" look into it in your state, but no you can not go to jail, you did not committ a crime
2007-02-05 05:44:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋