lemon cars, what to do?

Question

what would you do if you bought a lemon car without a warenty? Yes, I did don't remind me how dumb that was just answer the question.

Answer 1

A "lemon" is a NEW car that cannot be repaired or otherwise made to perform as it should within a reasonable amount of time.

Lemon laws do not apply to used cars. The only way you might have any recourse is if whoever sold it to you lied about its condition. You'd probably need proof of that, though.

What I'd do if I bought a used car that had a lot of mechanical issues would depend on the car and what kind of problems it has. If they're just impossible to get a handle on without completely rebuilding the car, I'd forget it, and move on. If it was something that could be fixed relatively easily, or at least would be worth fixing even if it isn't easy, well, I wouldn't give up on it.

Answer 2

Well, if it works and there's not severe structural deficiencies, it's not a lemon. The internet can't look at your car or drive it for you. Even if you over payed, it doesn't mean the car is a lemon. It is not always the seller's fault. Sometimes the purchaser does not evaluate the car properly. There are ways to tell if a car has acres of Bondo beneath the paint, or catastrophic mechanical failure in the near future. Most of this can be checked easily by a competent mechanic, considerably more accurately than by reading things off a website. Especially if you are unfamiliar with cars. Basically, if you bought a car at fair-market-value, or above, it has to operate for a minimum predetermined time (according to your state...here it's 2 weeks) at full capacity, without any major problems. A broken belt or failing brake do not fall under this, because they are considered consumables that can go at any minute, regardless of a car's age. However, a seized motor, slipping transmission, broken steering linkage or blown axle are not things that are allowed to happen within that time period. You can usually return the car if one of these things happen. Different states have different laws regarding this. Also, many places have a certain price (well below market value) at which the vehicle is considered non-returnable.

Answer 3

If you purchased a brand new car, the Federal Lemon Law covers you, warranty or not. The Lemon Law is rarely used, a car must have a continual problem, that has been worked on numerous times, and the same problem keeps repeating. When it becomes apparent to mechanics and the manufacturer that a defect is in the works, that's when Lemon Law comes into play. It never, repeat never, applies to used vehicles, whether purchased with a warrenty or not. If you purchased a used car that is causing you issues, that's just part of the game of car buying. Any car has potential to be a lemon, but if the owners take care of maintenance regularly, it usually doesn't happen. If you got stuck with a bad purchase, take someone with you who is car savvy next time, it can save you hundreds of dollars, and alot of heartache. For now, try to work through the problems and try to forsee what parts may be next to go out, so you'll be prepared financially and won't be stuck on a highway with an alternator problem. Good luck, everything is a learning experience and it wasn't dumb to purchase a car without a warranty, oftentimes they aren't worth the extra money you pay for it.

Answer 4

If you bought a used car from a licensed dealer, most states mandate that cars within a certain mileage range come with a "very" limited warranty. You have to look over your paperwork and check the state laws regarding used car sales.

If you bought a new car, a lemon law warranty may apply and doesn't matter if you purchased extra coverage.

If you bought a car that was a mfg buy back under lemon law, you have no warranty and no rights.

Answer 5

If you bought a used car, which you must have or you'd have a warranty - there is no lemon law protection. Lemon laws cover new cars with very specific criteria.

I fyou bought a used car, you also bought all the problems that go with it. It is the buyer's responsibility to determine the condition of a vehicle before buying it. Sorry.

Answer 6

Well check to see if your state has a lemon law. Which means they have to take the car back and give back any money you payed out. Oh i cant resist. YOUR DUMB!! Sorry man had to say it.

Answer 7

Try to sell it on Ebay. Yeah- I KNOW it sounds "nuts". But people buy the STRANGEST things on there- for the STRANGEST reasons... -& if you can "offload" your lemon onto someone who has an idea for making "lemonaid"- you'll be making EVERYONE happy! :)

Answer 8

I don't know what to say..
does it mean you can't give it back?
If no, that's too bad.
Maybe you could sell it part by part... cars cost much more when devided into their respective parts..
why don't you check with a technician or certified mechanic.
No other thing occurs to me.
Or maybe you can sell it to be a cab...

Answer 9

from were, if from a dealership you can always check your state and or city lemon laws.