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Is a Used Car or a Leased Car Protected?
It depends upon which state the car was purchased or leased in. Some states include used and leased cars in their lemon law statutes. Some states have separate laws for used vehicles, while other states provide protection for new cars only. In certain states, even the Attorney General is unable to tell you if a leased vehicle is covered due to the way the law is phrased. You will be referred to an attorney for clarifica- tion of the law.
What about Motor Homes and Motorcycles?
Most states cover the drive train portion of motor homes (the portion of the motor home not used for dwelling purposes). Motorcycles are generally not covered but a few states do include them in their lemon law statutes. If you have a defective motorcycle, motor home, used car, leased car, or a car used for business purposes and your state lemon law does not cover these vehicles, you still have other recourses such as the Uniform Commercial Code and the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (providing you were given a written warranty). Consult with an attorney that specializes in this area.
Tips to Protect your Investment
Often times, your new car isn’t suspected of being a lemon until it is too late (out of warranty, over the mileage limit, etc). If you keep a record of every repair visit, starting with the first one, you will protect your rights under consumer laws.
• Document everything. This includes notes, who you talk to, what is said, dates, and times. Put your complaints in writ-
ing and keep a copy for yourself. Be sure to obtain a copy of any warranty repair orders. Demand a copy if necessary and, if the dealer will not give you one, be sure to document the fact. When you pick up your car, obtain an invoice. The dealer may claim that you are not entitled to an invoice because there were
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