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might cause serious injury makes your car a lemon if the manufacturer cannot fix the problem within one attempt.
You may have a lemon, but if you do nothing to protect your consumer rights, such as documenting your repairs and allowing the manufac- turer a chance to fix the problem(s), you lose all rights under the vari- ous state warranty acts.
Do I Need a Lawyer?
The answer depends upon which state you purchased or registered your car in. In some states and with proper documentation, you simply file a complaint. In other states, you will need to hire an attorney.
Who Pays the Lawyer?
Only about half of the states allow you to recover attorney fees. If your attorney sues under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, you will be awarded attorney fees if you win. Note that an attorney’s fee is based upon actual time expended rather than being tied to any percentage of the recovery. In some states, you must pay the manufacturer’s attorney fees if you lose.
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