what are your rights if you buy a used car from a dealer and it stops within 2 weeks?

Question

I bought an extended warrenty with the car it is a powertrain warranty. The warranty is good for 3 months 3 thousand miles. How does the lemon law work?

The car won't turn over. I drove the car and literally 4 hours later the car would not turn over. Tried to jump it and that didn't work. Lights radio and other things work on the vehicle.

Answer 1

Depends if you received any type of warranty. Some places when you buy a car it is, "AS IS" ; meaning it's all on you now. Some come with a 30 day warranty. Check your vehicle papers you received when purchased.



Additional: If you know a good reliable mechanic, ask for a free estimate of what is wrong. That is if where you bought your car refuses to or says that it is not covered. If you feel that you are being ripped off, you could also file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. They could also tell you if there were any other complaints made against that dealership. They may also be able to give you an idea on the direction you need to go for further assistance. Good Luck!

Answer 2

It may not be covered under warranty if it doesn't fall under what the powertrain covers. A car doesn't just "stop." What is the problem? Is it not starting, or starts but doesn't go? Please elaborate on the problem you are having.

To see if your warranty covers it you need to understand what powertrain is. "Powertrain" is usually defined as the engine and transmission as a unit, including the clutch or converter between them. The warranty usually doesn't include the clutch disc inside the housing , it is designed to wear out sacrificially instead of other more expensive parts. The word "engine" usually means what is called a "long block" or every thing except what can be taken off the engine without removing the valve cover or oil pan. Basically the 'innards',pistons,ri ngs,head, valve train, oil pump,rods, and shafts etc. sometimes,but not usually, including the intake and exhaust manifolds, which may be covered under another warranty.. But the oil pan and cover themselves may not be covered.

Answer 3

If you have a warranty, you are legally entitled to a minimum coverage period of one year....

however, if you do not have a warranty I would consult a lawyer or speak with the dealer...because in the US there are "Lemon Laws" governed by the states that protect buyers from being ripped off...if you have a lemon and no warranty, it is possible that the Lemon Law will override the lack of a warranty, creating for you a lawsuite...in which case (assuming you have a lemon) the dealer will legally be obligated to pay for court/legal fees in addition to your car

OR

You may be awarded compensation for for a violation of "consumer protection laws"

Answer 4

Any guarantee? A Lemon Law in your state? Reputable dealer? If you answered no to all of these questions you have no right. Your best hope is that the dealer is concerned about his reputation and his customers and agrees to help you. You probably signed at least 1 form acknowledging that you undestood that you were buying the vehicle 'AS IS'. If you get no cooperation from the dealer you can give him the recognition he deserves on line. Identify him!

Answer 5

A Honda Pilot is protected by means of a three 12 months/36,000 mile manufacturing unit assurance so your auto must nonetheless be underneath assurance. All of those maintenance must be protected and must be loose to you. If you're no longer handling an legal Honda trader, you have to be. Allow the legal Honda fix keep the possibility and the time to fix your auto appropriately. If they fail to fix the auto on your pride then talk about it with the Service Manager and the dealership proprietor. Start speakme lemon legislation and returns in the event that they cannot repair the auto, however you cannot simply say I do not desire to manage this and ask on your a refund. It does not paintings that means.

Answer 6

i am in the used car profession, when i sale a car as is, i tell them that you are buying the vehicle as is, when i say as is, I mean on little things, like spark plugs oil changes basically maintenance, i do give the work with the person with a big problem like yours. it all depends on the dealership. read your warranty. there could be some help to you, if not i am sorry but your laws are different then mine. Good Luck

Answer 7

If the dealer gave you a warranty, and the problem is something that is covered under that warranty, the dealer should fix it.

If you bought the car "as-is" you have the right to pay for the repairs that the car needs!

Warranties cover specific items for a specific time and mileage. If you have exceeded the time or mileage, you again have to pay for your repairs!!

Answer 8

None if it does not have a warrenty. You problably signed a paper that somewere said you were buying it as is. Most states have a lemon law but it is only good for the first 72 hours.

Answer 9

If the car was sold as is, then none.

If the salesperson or another representative lied about something pertinent to the sale, then you may have an actionable case of fraud. It would be helpful to have irrefutable evidence. Otherwise, you are out of luck.

Answer 10

>If you got a warranty with the car, you have the rights as stated in the warranty. If you bought the car "as is" you have the right to be upset and to complain loudly and uselessly.<