2007-03-17 02:25:04 · 11 answers · asked by woody10467 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Google your state and "lemon law"; should be specifics there.
2007-03-17 02:28:47 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would always depend on what country your in. it would also depend on your contract, i would think that considering that you have only had the car two months then it would be covered under the sales of goods act (uk). your best bet would be to talk to the garage tha you bought the car from i would think that most main dealerships would repair the fault or give you your money back (although not 100% sure about the deposit) if you are not entirely happy (or at least satisfied) with there response i would consider getting legal advice and chase them through the small claims court. most ompanies pay up as soon as they are faced with any form of legal action, they don't want the bad publicity.
2007-03-17 05:16:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, if it is a used car and you are in the United States and did not purchase a service contract when you bought the vehicle you are stuck with it. If it is new it will be covered by the factory warranty.
If it is used, you have no recourse. With the exception of California there is no lemon law for used vehicles and once you drive it off the lot you own it.
The only exception to this is whats called the right of refusal law. This works as follows; if you sign the paperwork at the dealership, they have 72-hours to back out of the deal. If you sign the paperwork anywhere other than the dealership, you have 72-hours to back out of the deal.
2007-03-17 03:27:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We brought a second hand car last year - and ended up paying twice what we paid (for the car) in repair costs. I am so mad that we were duped. The car runs fine now that it has been repaired, but we had to use ALL our savings to cover them.
Its Buyer beware out there - no matter if its a private or a dealer sale.
2007-03-17 02:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If you are in the US and if it is a new car, you are protected by the "lemon law."
If it was a used car, you may be stuck with it. If you bought from a car dealer, check to see if you were given a warranty. The dealer might have to fix it but won't have to take the car back.
2007-03-17 02:30:46 · answer #5 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In UK you have legal rights and if you are not happy with goods purchased, including a car, you can send or take it back and get your money back. No if or buts and no arguments. If anyone tries to deny you your rights get a lawyer and screw them in court.
Good luck...I have done this plenty of times you will win your argument hands down. You have rights.
Also, the police and local authorities would like to hear from you concerning any unscrupulous dealers. If they belong to the local chamber of commerce, they could get thrown out.
2007-03-17 02:38:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gone wrong? As in three major faults, tell the garage you want it sorting or a new one, under the sales of goods act you could state that it is not fit for the purpose for which it was sold.
Just lay down the law, that you want it sorting, once and for all, or a new vehicle or money back. It should be under warranty.
2007-03-17 02:29:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything you buy should be fit for the purpose it was bought,if it isn't then you can take it back.. With a car however,it depends how or what you bought...If it came with a warranty you can keep taking it back until the problems are sorted..If you bought a second hand car "sold as seen", you can do nowt...
2007-03-17 02:32:26 · answer #8 · answered by trish b 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a few years ago(in U.K.) I bought a brand new car,I paid 75% of the cost up front,the rest I got from a finance company,in 12 months the car was in the garage 15 times,I got in touch with the finance company as they legally own the car until you have paid the debt off,they stepped in and got the garage to give me a replacement car as the one that they supplied me was "evidently substandard"(their words) .This is well worth a try,good luck!
2007-03-17 02:36:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
assuming you bought it from a reputable car dealer then you should have some sort of warranty on it and be able to return it for repair. under the sale of goods (implied terms) act goods must be of merchantable quality and fit for the purpose reasonably intended. if you bought the car from a private person then i think you may have some problems convincing them to carry out repairs on the vehicle
good luck
2007-03-19 11:24:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋