Lemon law legal confusing?

Question

We purchased a truck from a dealership and I believe there is a 30 day warrentee. Now about 2-3 months after purchase we have fixed the rear differential, they fixed a crack in the windshield from purchase, the back right shock is leaking from purchase, tightened belts in the transmission in hopes we won't have to replace the transmission. The differential was part of trying to fix the problems without having to pay the $3500 to get a new transmission. If we did buy a bad transmission does this qualify for the lemon law? and what should I do?

Answer 1

There is no lemon law on used vehicles. Used vehicles are sold as is unless the seller offers a warranty. When buying a used vehicle allways have it checked out before you buy. You might be able to get the seller to fix the problems before you complete the sale but once the sale is complete they have no further obligations to fix any problems unless the gave you a warranty.

Answer 2

Lemon laws only apply to NEW vehicles that are still covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

What do you mean when you say that you "believe" there was a 30 day warranty? Either there was or there wasn't. If there was and you brought a defect that was covered by the warranty to the attention of the seller within the 30 days they are obligated to repair it. Anything discovered outside the 30 days (or brought to their attention after the 30 days) is on you, however.

Answer 3

Lemon Laws do not apply to used vehicles. They only apply to new.

Answer 4

Here is a summary of lemon laws by state (as noted above - they apply to new cars)

http://www.lemonlaw.com/automobile-lemon-law.html

No referral for the law firm - they just happen to have a good list of the laws.

Answer 5

you can try look in the yellow pages for lawyers who do lemon laws they mite be able tell you more