Qualify for lemon law benefits

We all know what a lemon car is, but do you know what a lemon law is? Lemon laws are laws designed to protect consumers from defective products. If you were to buy a new or slightly used car, for example, and then find that it had a major engine problem, you might be able to use a lemon law to replace, repair, or refund the car. Buying a car is a stressful thing to do because you put a huge amount of faith in another person or company. You put thousands of dollars that you probably don't have into vehicle and hope that there is not some sort of serious problem with it.

There are some people that used to make a major purchase like this, and because there was no lemon law these people would suffer terribly if there was a serious problem with the product. Imagine purchasing a new computer, car, or home and finding that there was a serious problem with it. You would be stuck with that machine or vehicle for years to come. Because these sorts of problems could seriously affect people's lives, the lemon law was invented. To learn what the lemon laws are and how to qualify for them, read the following basics:

1. Realize that lemon laws vary by state, so if you are trying to figure out if you qualify for benefits you should consult your local laws.
2. Generally there are some basic considerations to keep in mind. Lemon laws are designed to protect new vehicles and vehicles with warranties. Sometimes a state will actually protect used cars, but most states only have stipulations for new or slightly used cars with warranties.
3. The lemon laws can be used in the event that the problem with the car is a serious defect. Serious defects are ones that prevent the car from functioning, or which greatly decrease the value or safety of the vehicle. If your car smells weird, or if the tire goes flat you cannot use the lemon laws.
4. Generally lemon laws apply to vehicles under warranty or that have not been driven for more than two years. Some states say two years or eighteen thousand miles-whichever comes first. The other thing to realize is that the lemon law does not apply to cars that are bought "as is." If you buy a car that has serious problems, and you are aware of them, you cannot use the lemon laws. If you buy a cheap car and there are no expectations then you cannot hold the previous owner legaly responsible if the vehicle breaks down.
5. Realize that you need to allow the previous owner, dealership, or manufacturer the opportunity to repair the vehicle when it brakes. If after a reasonable number of attempts to fix the vehicle, and after thirty days of repair time, the vehicle is not repaired, the lemon laws can be used. When you qualify for lemon laws you have the choice of asking for further repairs or for a full refund.

If you meet the stipulations listed above, you should qualify for the lemon law and its benefits. With a little bit of education you can help to avoid paying thousands of dollars for a bad vehicle. If you are looking into a used vehicle, you should always try to make sure that they are checked out by a mechanic. The lemon law probably won't apply with a used vehicle, so be especially careful. Good luck with those lemons