Buying a vehicle can be both a stressful and rewarding experience, especially if\u00a0you plan on purchasing a used vehicle. Even if you get great financing and find\u00a0the exact car you want with all the extras, there is still a chance that the car may\u00a0not be as reliable as you hoped. \u00a0To avoid any future headaches, and empty\u00a0bank accounts, be sure to do all of your homework first.<\/p>\n
A lemon automobile is a vehicle that has a significant defect that cannot be repaired after multiple attempts. Lemon laws vary from state to state, but they typically define a lemon as a vehicle that has been out of service for a certain number of days due to repairs for the same defect, or that has had a certain number of repair attempts for the same defect.<\/p>\n
If you buy a lemon automobile as the original owner you may be able to get a refund or replacement vehicle from the manufacturer under your state’s lemon law. However, it is important to understand that lemon laws are complex and can vary widely from state to state.<\/p>\n
Here are some tips for avoiding buying a lemon automobile:<\/p>\n
If you think you may have bought a lemon automobile, you should contact your state’s attorney general’s office or a consumer protection lawyer to learn about your rights under your state’s lemon law.<\/p>\n
Here are some additional tips for dealing with a lemon automobile:<\/p>\n
Buying a lemon automobile can be a frustrating and expensive experience. However, by following the tips above, you can increase your chances of avoiding buying a lemon and protect yourself if you do end up buying one.<\/p>\n
What to do when looking at a used car:<\/p>\n
– Have the car looked at by a trusted mechanic for a thorough inspection<\/p>\n
– Check the reputation of the dealership<\/p>\n
– If purchasing a vehicle through the classifieds, check for multiple listings\u00a0by the same owner (compare the advertised phone number to call)<\/p>\n
– Review the vehicles history. www.carfax.com, is a good website for this\u00a0purpose (you will need the vehicles VIN number)\u00a0Inspect the car for water lines and signs of rust (check the glove\u00a0compartment and underneath the seats)<\/p>\n
If you do not feel 100% comfortable with a seller (or the vehicle), then perhaps it\u00a0is a sign you should walk away from the deal. Visit\u00a0www.consumeraction.gov\u00a0for\u00a0free educational information and warning signs to look out for when purchasing a\u00a0used vehicle. If you believe you have purchased a lemon, contact the\u00a0Department of Consumer Affairs in your state to find out what you can do.<\/p>\n
DMCC is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization committed to educating consumers on financial issues and providing personal assistance to consumers who have become overextended with debt.\u00a0 Education is provided free of charge to consumers, as well as personal counseling to identify the best options for the repayment of their debt. To speak to a certified credit counselor, call toll-free 866-618-3328 or email\u00a0contact@dmcconline.org<\/a>.<\/em>DMCC is located at<\/em><\/em>1330 SE 4th Ave, Suite F, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Buying a vehicle can be both a stressful and rewarding experience, especially if\u00a0you plan on purchasing a used vehicle. Even if you get great financing and find\u00a0the exact car you want with all the extras, there is still a chance that the car may\u00a0not be as reliable as you hoped. \u00a0To avoid any future headaches, … Read more…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-automobiles"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/s5shu1-165","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dmcccorp.org\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dmcccorp.org\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dmcccorp.org\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dmcccorp.org\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dmcccorp.org\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=165"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.dmcccorp.org\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1952,"href":"https:\/\/www.dmcccorp.org\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165\/revisions\/1952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dmcccorp.org\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=165"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dmcccorp.org\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=165"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dmcccorp.org\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=165"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}