I just bought a used car a week ago. When I test drove it everything seemed fine. Two days ago it started jumping/knocking as it went into second gear. I checked the tranny fluid and it was almost bone dry. I filled it up to the appropriate marking and it stopped the hard shifting. Well, it seems that everyday after I get off of work it starts doing it again. Never in the morning. I was going to school last night and it started doing it again so I checked the tranny fluid and it wasn't low. I added in just a hair more (not overfilling it) and when I got out of class 3 hours later it was fine. It is really weird that it will do it than be okay for a while than start up again. I am under a LIMITED 30- Day Warranty and so my question is...if the tranny was going out before they sold me the car and didn't tell me, what are my rights to taking it back or making them pay for damages. I think that goes against the Lemon Law right? I need to know my steps. Plse don't give me a link to a lemon
2007-08-31 02:44:57 · 12 answers · asked by babysteaks3 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
A warranty doesn't mean you can take it back. A single transmission problem doesn't qualify for any Lemon Law unless the dealership has made 3 attempts to repair the same issue. This is why it always best to evaluate a car prior to purchasing as well as have a mechanic look it over. Since the car has the warranty, then you will want to see if the transmission is within the scope of your warranty. If it is, then they should have the problem repaired.
However if it is not covered, then you have no rights as far as returning the vehicle unless you want a repo on your credit. It's an unfortunate situation, so I hope your warranty covers your problem. Good Luck.
2007-08-31 03:02:24 · answer #1 · answered by The Auto Evaluator™ 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
The limited 30 day warranty is usually limited to powertrain. So with the tranny issue you are having, it sounds like you will be covered. They are not going to take the car back, but you should be able to get everything fixed. just because the trans is going bad, doesn't make it a lemon. Just bring it to the dealership and make the fix it.
2007-08-31 02:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by jay 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
This seems to be a recurring question on here, so I'll post the same answer I seem to always post. Lemon laws ONLY APPLY TO NEW CARS! As you purchased a used car, you can't take it back. On the bright side, you do have that warranty, so just bring it back, have them fix it, and don't threaten them with lemon laws that don't apply. If you make them mad, they might argue the warranty coverage.
2007-08-31 03:16:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
If you are in Mass. and the repair would cost more than 10% of the price you paid, you are intitled to you money back. Take it back and have them repair it under the current warranty. If they won't repair it for free or charge you, take it to another mechanic and have them repair it and send them a 10e letter. That is a letter stating that you are sueing them in small claims court (under $3000) and if you win you will be entitled to 3 times the damages (the cost of the repair). That will get their attention and hopefully a resolution
2007-09-01 10:24:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are no lemon laws on used cars. Have the car looked by the dealer while its under warranty.
2007-09-01 10:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buyer beware. How many times does this have to be said? Take any prospective vehicle purchase to a reputable auto shop for a thorough vehicle inspection. These inspections are not free, expect to pay. They are however a hedge against buying a "lemon."
2007-08-31 03:01:11 · answer #6 · answered by kollector 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You bought a used car and thus have NO lemon law protection. If you have a 30-day warranty, you'd better use it if it will help you.
2007-08-31 05:40:34 · answer #7 · answered by Scott H 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I suspect you don't shift it correctly. If this is a standard, you
need practice shifting when you change auto brands. The way
the gear systems is set may also need adjutments, that should
be provided. With this situation in your hand, take it in and for
a renegotiated deal that you will keep it if they fix it. In other words have them reinspect, and give you addtitional time to try it.
2007-08-31 05:16:04 · answer #8 · answered by mtvtoni 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Take the car back, explain the problems and if they are as you explained the warranty you have should cover the repairs.
Forget the Lemon Law stuff, that's something you do ONLY if they refuse to fix it.
2007-08-31 04:46:18 · answer #9 · answered by mccoyblues 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
sorry Hun I'm unable to help you with this posted question at this time,but I am going over to see my mechanic later and I 'm going to let him read this and tell me what to tell you about the question you have posted OK!!
2007-08-31 02:58:13 · answer #10 · answered by heavenlli_61 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋