If you are shopping for a new or used car and you think you got a “lemon,” take heart. You do not have to be stuck with it. Even if your car is yellow, this doesn’t mean you are supposed to live with the defects if you were sold a “bill of goods.”
Used car salespeople have tried hard to live down the reputation of being a “shady dealer,” and most are not. Many used car salespeople are reputable business people who take care to make sure they are selling you a good vehicle. They realize the legal liability involved and financial responsibility as well as the moral and ethical responsibility in something as dangerous as a defective car.
That being said, some still sell junk. When this happens, you may need to study up on a law known as “The Lemon Law.”
What is the lemon law for used cars?
In case you haven’t heard of it, the Lemon Law for used cars, like the Lemon Law for most other consumer goods and products, protects the consumer from fraudulent or defective products. It was put in place to discourage manufacturers especially from putting out defective or second-hand merchandise.
One factor that has affected the Lemon Law is the way the Chinese trade industry has taken advantage of Americans in the past and created counterfeit goods that are passed off as genuine. That, along with the motivation to make a quick dollar, has created the problem of selling bad cars to get rid of the inventory.
But there’s good news. The Lemon Law for used cars protects you! Whether you bought a used car that was a lemon or any other defective goods, there is someone who can help you ditch your lemon for a peach.
They are Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Centerand they love helping consumers take action against those who sold them the lemon and win compensation for their clients. Contact them online and fill out the convenient form.
