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Lemon Law Could Get You Out of That Underwater Car Loan

Can Lemon Law get you out of an underwater car loan? The answer is yes, if the car qualifies for a Lemon Law claim. COVID-19 Spurred Underwater Car Loans An “underwater” car loan is the same as an “underwater” mortgage: the value of the asset is far, far below the outstanding balance of the loan. During the new car and computer chip shortages that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, many consumers had to pay a premium well above the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) to get a new car. One survey found consumers willing to pay 39% over the sticker [...]

Lemon Law Could Get You Out of That Underwater Car Loan

Is an Actual Lemon Law Attorney Handling Your Claim?

When you hire a Lemon Law Attorney, you should expect a practicing lawyer in good standing with the state Bar Association to handle your claim. That is, unfortunately, not always the case. A recent report in The Miami Herald detailed a case where a client signed a fee agreement with a Lemon Law Attorney without ever speaking to the attorney. A junior staffer then agreed to a settlement with the manufacturer far below what the client expected, prompting the client to fire the law firm. What You Should Expect from a Lemon Law Attorney At Bad Vehicle, we believe that [...]

Is an Actual Lemon Law Attorney Handling Your Claim?

What is a Lemon Law Buyback?

The Lemon Law buyback exists thanks to the efforts of a California poetry teacher. Rosemary Shahan was in an accident in her Volkswagen Dasher in 1979. She took it to a Lemon Grove Volkswagen dealer, who failed to fix it for several months and refused to let her take it somewhere else. Shahan began to picket the dealership daily, winning support from fellow consumers and ultimately getting her car back. She then lobbied California lawmakers to pass rules in 1982 that required dealers to buy back a car after several attempts at repairs failed. These rules also limited the [...]

What is a Lemon Law Buyback?

Debunking 5 Common Myths for Florida Lemon Law

Florida’s Lemon Law was enacted to protect those who purchased new vehicles that need continuous repairs. There are several myths about Florida’s Lemon Law, many of which are simply untrue. In this article, we’ll discuss 5 of the most common Florida Lemon Law myths to illustrate how simple it is to file a claim and how this can be a significant benefit for consumers. Faulty vehicles, clever lenders and tricky car salespeople are just some of the many challenges car buyers can run into when they purchase a new vehicle. The experience can leave buyers rattled, but the reward of [...]

Debunking 5 Common Myths for Florida Lemon Law

What Would Void a Car’s Warranty?

If you want to file a Lemon Law claim, your car must still be covered by the original manufacturer's warranty. A car's warranty is the legal promise from a manufacturer that Lemon Laws enforce before a judge or a panel of arbitrators. If the manufacturer can prove that the car's warranty is void, you have no case and you are stuck with the defective vehicle. There are specific situations when a car's warranty can be voided, some of which may surprise you, as they seem like common things for a car owner to do. If you think you have a [...]

What Would Void a Car’s Warranty?

How Long Can a Dealership Hold Your Car for Repair in Florida?

Lemon laws exist to protect customers from unsafe vehicles. These laws enforce manufacturers' warranties on all types of new vehicles. This means that a manufacturer must repair, refund, or replace a vehicle that qualifies as a lemon. However: customers must notify the dealer of the problem and give the manufacturer a fair chance to repair it. If the customer does not follow this procedure, they will not be eligible for a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price. Our experienced Florida lemon lawyers are here to answer all your questions about vehicle warranties so you can enforce your [...]

How Long Can a Dealership Hold Your Car for Repair in Florida?

When Does a Broken-Down Car Qualify as a Lemon?

Automakers are not in the business of making lemon cars. They have stringent processes to ensure that a minimum of defective cars roll off their production lines. But with more than 30,000 parts in the average car, it is almost impossible to completely eliminate the potential for defects. There are no hard and fast numbers on how many lemon cars are produced each year. Research by Frontier Group found 0.45% of new vehicle registrations in California had Lemon Law claims from 2018 to 2021. Their research also found that General Motors had the highest number of Lemon Law claims, while [...]

When Does a Broken-Down Car Qualify as a Lemon?

Can You Sue a Car Dealership with Florida Lemon Law?

Can you sue a car dealership using the Florida Lemon Law? This is actually two questions. Can you sue a Florida car dealership? Yes, under some circumstances, but you will not be suing under the Lemon Law. Understanding the distinction is important if you choose to exercise your legal rights. How Can You Sue a Car Dealership in Florida? There are limited circumstances that allow you to sue a car dealership in Florida. One is if you are injured on their property. The other is if you believe the dealership made fraudulent claims when it sold you a new or [...]

Can You Sue a Car Dealership with Florida Lemon Law?

How Long Do You Have to Return a New Car in Florida?

Can you return a new car in Florida? In nearly all cases, the answer is no. Some states have a 5-day return period for new car purchases, which provides immediate relief if your new car has serious deficiencies. Florida does not have a return period for new cars. If your new car has problems, your only options are to get it fixed, convince the dealership to buy it back from you (sometimes at a steep loss), or use the Florida Lemon Law to enforce the vehicle warranty. Florida Law on Returning a Car Florida law does not have a specific [...]

How Long Do You Have to Return a New Car in Florida?

What Is a Lemon Lawyer?

A Lemon Lawyer handles Lemon Law claims. What is a Lemon Law? It’s a right you have under the law to hold a carmaker accountable for defects. If you buy a bad vehicle, it can help you get your money back. Why is a defective vehicle called a lemon? “Lemon” has been used to describe something of low quality since the early 1900s. In British slang, a lemon was a bad item passed off as a good item. In American pool-hall slang, a lemon was a loser, or someone easily beaten by a pool hustler. In the context of vehicles, [...]

What Is a Lemon Lawyer?
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