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Is There A Used Vehicle Lemon Law?

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No.

Should I Stop Payments On The Car?

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Not unless you are advised to do so by your attorney.

What Do I Do If I Have A Lemon?

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Under the Lemon Law, it is your responsibility to notify the manufacturer, preferably in writing, of the need to correct or repair the problem within 18 months of purchasing the car. The following situations serve as notification to the manufacturer: A written complaint has been mailed to the manufacturer by the consumer; the manufacturer has responded to the consumer in writing regarding a complaint; or a factory representative has either inspected the vehicle or met with the consumer or an authorized dealer regarding the problem.

If the problem still exists after repair attempts listed above, you may seek redress under the Lemon Law. You may go directly to court or you may seek to use the manufacturer`s thirdparty dispute resolution procedure if the manufacturer has one. A decision resulting from the manufacturer`s dispute resolution procedure is binding on the manufacturer but not on the consumer. If you are not satisfied with the decision, you have 12 months to file an action in court.

A consumer who is successful in court is entitled to recover reasonable attorney`s fees, expert witness fees, and court costs incurred by bringing such actions. The subtraction of a reasonable allowance for the consumer`s use of the vehicle up to the date of the first notice to the manufacturer of the problem would apply when receiving either a replacement vehicle or refund.

What Does The Law Do For Me If I Have A Lemon?

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The law states that after the manufacturer has made a reasonable number of attempts to fix your car, you may be entitled to a refund or a replacement vehicle. Regardless of whether or not you receive a new car, the Lemon Law procedure should assist you in successfully having your vehicle repaired.

What If I Have Other Questions Or Specific Problems I Need Help With Solving?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

You should consult a legal assistance attorney or a private attorney of your choice as soon as possible. The Office of the Post Judge Advocate is located in Building 77, Room 202, Post HQ. Legal assistance is available by calling 7273616 or 7272158 for an appointment.

What If I Notify The Manufacturer But The Problem Still Exists At The End Of The First 18 Months?

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The Lemon Law rights period will be extended.

Suggestions:
It is very important that you keep a written history of any problems with your new car and all repairs made. Keep copies of all repair orders and make sure the orders document the dates and specific problem for which the vehicle is being repaired.

Since the mileage you must pay for the use of the vehicle stops on the first date of notification to the manufacturer, its agent, or authorized dealer, it is to your benefit to report the problem in writing as soon as it has been identified.

When writing to the manufacturer, it is a good idea to send your correspondence by certified mail, return receipt requested, so you will have documented proof that your letter was received.

You and/or your attorney can get more specific information about Lemon Law cases from the Center for Auto Safety. They have several publications, including a Lemon Litigation Manual, which you may purchase. They may be reached at (202) 3287700.

What Makes A Vehicle A Lemon?

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The Lemon Law applies if any of the following conditions apply within the first 18 months of your automobile purchase: Your new vehicle has been subject to repair three or more times for the same problem; your new vehicle has been subject to repair one or more times for a serious safety defect; or your new vehicle has been in the repair ship for a cumulative total of thirty days for the same problem.

What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?

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The following table summarizes what is covered, how many times the vehicle has to be repaired for the same defect and the warranty period.

Vehicles Covered

Repair Interval and Coverage Period

A motor vehicle used in substantial part for personal, family, or household purposes.

3 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service. 1 repair attempt for a serious safety defect.

18 months.

Note:

Generally, the term Repair Attempts, as it relates to Lemon Law, refers to one or more attempts to fix the same defect although some states consider a vehicle to be a lemon if it required the specified number of repairs within the coverage period.

A car is out of service while being repaired or waiting for parts.

Warranty Period refers to the Manufacturer`s Express Warranty. Where the Coverage Period lists more than 1 option, the period applies to that option which occurs first.

This is only a summary, to get the complete Lemon Law Statute select your state from the combo box menu on the right side of this page, and click Get Statute.

Where Can I File A Complaint?

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City of Alexandria:

prescott.barbash@ci.alexandria.va.us

Arlington County:

http://www.co.arlington.va.us/Scripts/feedback_form.asp?To=consumer@co.arlington

Fairfax County:

City of Virginia Beach:

cadmin@oca.city.virginiabeach.va.us

Any other locality in Virginia:

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