With the weather warming up, we're getting into prime car buying time. In most cases, people are very happy with the new or used car they purchase but occasionally the vehicle comes with problems you didn't bargain for.
If you're working with the dealer and they just can't seem to fix the issues with your new car, you may be able to get a full refund or a replacement. Under the state's lemon law, if you're having frequent problems and the dealer is unable to repair the car or truck after a reasonable number of attempts, they may have no other choice than to take it back. For your new car to be a lemon, it has to have less than 18,000 miles on it or you have to have had it less than 2 years.
If you bought a used car and it's breaking down all the time, you may be entitled to similar benefits. If you paid more than $1,500 and your car/truck has more than 18,000 miles on it but less than 100,000 miles you too could be eligible for a refund.
The best thing to do is try and work with the dealer but if all else fails you'll have to go through the state attorney general's office to get your car designated a lemon. The outline of who's eligible is just that, an outline. Once you get into the process you'll likely have to provide piles of paperwork and service records to prove your car is a dud.
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