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Lemon Law - Used Cars
The Used Car Lemon Law covers non-commercial motor vehicles except for motorcycles, certain motor vehicle homes and off-road vehicles. The law applies only to purchasers of used vehicles which:
1. Cost $1,500 or more and have 100,000 miles or less at the time of the sale; and
2. Were bought from someone who sold or attempted to sell three or more vehicles in the previous 12 months.
If, at the time of purchase, your car has 18,001 to 36,000 miles, the warranty must extend for at least 90 days or 4,000 miles, whichever comes first.
If your car has between 36,001 to 79,999 miles, the warranty must extend for at least 60 days or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first.
If your car has between 80,000 to 100,000 miles, the warranty must extend for at least 30 days or 1,000 miles, whichever comes first.
If your engine, transmission, drive axle, brakes, radiator, steering, alternator, generator, starter or ignition are defective, the seller must repair it or reimburse you for the repairs.
If the same problem cannot be repaired after three or more attempts, or if your car is out of service for a total of 15 or more days, you are entitled to return the car and receive a refund of your purchase price, sales tax and fees.
The dealer must provide the consumer with a copy of the Used Car Lemon Law Bill of Rights upon the sale of a used vehicle. For a complete copy of the Used Car Lemon Law, you may contact your local New York State Attorney General's Office.
For more information, contact:
Better Business Bureau
100
Bryant Woods South, Amherst,
NY 14228
(800)
828-5000
www.upstateny.bbb.org
This
report is general in nature and is not intended as a Business Review on any
company, service or product.