Does the dealer have to pay?

Question

I bought a used car from a dealership in NY. Within a month, it broke down twice when I was in Boston. Obviously I could not tow the car back to NY to be fixed by them, so I had it fixed in Boston, all the while informing then in NY what happened. Is the dealer in NY reponsible under the Lemon Law to reimburse me even though Ihad it fixed in Boston? Thank you.

NY Lemon Law does apply to used cars

Check out the website below
http://autopedia.com/html/LemonLaw/NewYork_NY_lemonlaw3.html

My car has more than 36,000 miles but less than 80,000 miles, so I'm covered by a warranty that must be provided for at least 60 days or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first. When my car broke down, it happened 6 weeks after I bought it and I had drove it less than 3000 miles.

I called them, and they agreed to pay at that moment. Of course now they are disputing that. I'm just wondering if they are responsible.

Answer 1

Lemon law only applies to a new vehicle.

Answer 2

You are misinterpreting the law. Everything states, you may, trust me it's not going to happen. Depending on what year and mileage you may still have the mfg warranty that'll pay in any state. If it's not covered by mfg or an aftermarket warranty that you purchased, the dealer had to put a limited warranty that will cover certain things for a very short period of time. It all depends on the year and mileage. But, in order for that limited warranty to apply, the must allow the dealer the opportunity to fix the issue. If you called them and they ok'd the work to be done in boston, then the dealer may pay, if not, you are probably stuck with the bill.

Theres really not enough information provided to make an accurate assesment of your warranty situation.

Answer 3

Lemon laws only apply to new cars, and there has to be a certain number of attempts to fix the vehicle before it comes into play.
When you bought your car, was there ANY warranty? If so, what did it cover? You should have this in writing. If you have no warranty, or no written contract from the "dealer" stating what parts, labor, etc, they will cover, then you my friend, are screwed. Repairs made are on your dime not theirs. Once you drove that car off the lot, whatever you both signed that day, will be the ONLY legal contract you have.

Answer 4

Forget all the perhaps statements and lemon law on used car statements. All it says for used cars is if it meets certain criteria, the dealer must give you a limited (by time and mileage) warranty.

If you have a written warranty, the language there is what rules. If it says you must bring it in for any needed repairs, you won't be paid back for doing it yourself or taking it elsewhere. If it has no warranty in written form, it is as is.

Answer 5

If you have a 60-day, 3000 mile warranty, the dealer should provide the repairs for free, subject to the terms of the warranty.

Answer 6

ACCORDING TO THE NEW YORK LEMON LAW IT WOULD DEPEND ON YOUR MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF THE PURCHASE.

IF UNDER THE REQUIRED MILEAGE THEN THE WAY I UNDERSTAND IT YOU WOULD BE COVERED BUT BY THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY.

IF OVER THE MILEAGE THEN YOU WOULD HAVE WHAT IS CALLED AN "AS-IS" SALE AND THE SELLER WOULD NOT BE LABILE FOR ANYTHING.

Answer 7

I don't think that lemon laws apply to USED cars.

IF it was sold as is, then they have no responsibility at all. Read your contract.