The car doesnt want to run and my payments are $330 a month and the insurance is $230(full coverage). Isn't there something I can do? What is the lemon law? This just isnt fair!! I'm furious!! No warranty, this can't be happening!!
2007-07-16 23:19:06 · 13 answers · asked by Skipper 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
If you've been driving it for a year and a half, its not the dealership's fault.
Some things are unpredictable, although I understand your anger. There isn't a lemon law in the country that protects a car you've been driving for that long. All you can do is fix it and move on.
And remember, whenever you buy a used car, you're always taking a risk. Nobody can know everything that happened to your car in the past, and nobody can predict what will happen in the future. All you can EVER do is to minimize your risk through research, and that's not a guarantee.
Oh, and next time, buy the maintenance agreement!
2007-07-16 23:26:16 · answer #1 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I work in a garage. I have had to repair cars that are less then a year old. Not because they are the "Lemon", because they've been abused and the dealer has voided warranty. Cars break down every day. Even the best maintained vehicles will still break down. My truck, no matter what it needs, it gets it right then and there, no playing around with it. If theres a problem, its fixed, and fixed correctly. I have still had my truck towed before. Also, my truck is 18 years old, and its only let me down a handful of times, and non of the times was anything major, just nothing I could do on the side of the road. Vehicls break down. Think of vehicles like people, some people take care of themselves, some don't. Some people who take care of themselves can still get sick, and some people who abuse thier bodies can live long and "healty". And no, it isn't fair. Also, for a car, a year and a half is a long time.
2007-07-17 02:11:14 · answer #2 · answered by gregthomasparke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "Lemon Law" is a series of regulations and statutes that vary from state to state. Depending on the state inwhich the vehicle is purchased or registered, is where that will apply. Now, all states offer a time period in which claims against the "Lemon Law" can be made. Usually, these "Lemon Laws" apply toward a New or Very Late Model that has had the same problem repaired 3 or 4 times within a 12 month period. Again, it does depend on which state applies.
As for your situation, I don't think that you will find satisfaction under the "Lemon Law" statues. The auto maker does have different warranties that apply, but they are based on mileage and / or time. Used vehicles are just what the name suggests, they are used and will have maintance needed to be performed to keep them running. Sorry about your luck, I do hope it works out.
2007-07-17 00:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by sfcjcl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you bought a used car....unless you get receipts you don't have any proof of the previous owners maintenance, so you need to be super vigilant about taking care of the car while you have it. Did you do your oil changes on time? Your regular services?
Cars break down, it happens. When you buy a car you have to factor in money for repairs and service. When people buy more car than what they can afford, it leaves them unable to afford repairs.
What exactly is wrong with the car? have you had it looked at? It could be something minor. Then again if it's been abused, it could be something major.
You are in between the proverbial rock and a hard place. If you stop making your payments on the premise that the car is junk, they are going to repo your car and you will still have to pay back the loan. A car with major issues isn't going to get much at an auction, so you most likely will be liable for the entire amount owed. Most likely you are going to have to suck it up and get it fixed.
2007-07-17 00:10:32 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon law applies to new car purchases. Year make model miles? Some pretty good technicians on this answers forum! Yes it can be happening all the time people buy a car that was not maintained or something minor happens small coolant leak and the owner never checked coolant and melted down the engine. Or the engine consumes oil and just forgot to add some more. Engine locked up dirty oil on the tip of the dipstick and clean oil above? "customer looking at me" and said "this car is no good I put oil in it and now it won't start"
2007-07-17 00:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing you can do but get the car fixed. Since you stated there is no warranty, I assume this was a used car? The lemon law only protects new cars. You didn't say how the car is broken down, or what year/make/model/mileage the car is, so there's not much advice I can offer but get it fixed.
Life isn't fair. Cars breakdown everyday. It's all part of vehicle ownership.
2007-07-17 01:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fix the car. (Hey, it's yours!) or leave it in the driveway. You still have the payments, though. Lemon law is very specific. You must have clear documentation that this car has had NUMEROUS problems. If it just broke down for the first time, it looks like you are SOL, buddy. You have had the car for the year and a half, do you want the dealership to take it back? If you sold a car, guy comes back to you after a year and a half and says " Hey this car is broke, I dont want it anymore, give me my money back!" whatare you gonna tell him? .....
2007-07-16 23:59:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had the same thing happen to me. I bought a used car for $12k and I pretty much ruined it because I didnt know any better.
First the transmission went out which was $1200 to rebuild. Then the engine went and I still owed over 8K!
Your in a nasty spot. You can either fix the car and continue driving it.
You can sell it for scrap and then pay off the rest
Or you can just stop paying for it, let the repo man come pick it up, and ruin your credit.
The dealer is not going to help you.
2007-07-16 23:40:06 · answer #8 · answered by evo741hpr3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope!All private sales are final unless otherwise stated.It would have been different if she had a contract stating you warranty the car for a year against any mechanical failures.It's a 5 year old kia!
2016-05-20 00:11:25 · answer #9 · answered by fannie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lemon laws are going to be for maybe 10 days tops.
After a year and a half, the dealer does not have to talk to you.
He might but I would nto expect it.
Sorry but this is part of the joys of vehicle ownership.
2007-07-16 23:27:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋