I spoke with a lawyer today and was informed that you can only file a claim within the first 18 months. I am at 13 months. So I can file it but my lawyer said ford will get one last chance to repair the vehicle. And since they'll know its under lemon law ford will thy throw all sorts of parts at it and pray it works. And since its intermittent if it doesn't do it right away i may go outside of my time period especially with winter coming up. Also if it happens on the road and i cant have a technician there to see it happen and verify the concern that it does not count as it still having the issue. The tech has to physically see it doing it and since they wint drive it but 5 miles at a time they are never going to see it happen. Ive never felt so trapped in my life. The laws don't even appear to be on my side. Seems like no matter what there is a loop hole that allows them to sell defective products and get away with it.
lemon law is it a joke?
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Lemon laws vary from state to state. Here in California, Lemon Laws are very consumer friendly. I suggest you get a second opinion about your potential case and do some internet research soon. Good Luck.
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My aunt's VW had A/C issues where the compressor wouldn't kick on. It was very intermittent as well and it took the 3rd trip to the dealer for them to figure it out. The tech drove the car home for 2 days (30+ miles home for him) and it finally acted up on the second try. Maybe they can do the same.
Or drive it around and when it acts up drive straight to the dealer.
Or drive it around and when it acts up drive straight to the dealer.
Pre-think the possible outcomes and how legitimately happy/ confident you'd be.
If they throw $1000 parts at it, will you think that because dealer techs did the work and not the factory, something won't last?
If they tell you to pound sand, can you look at your car in the morning?
Since you paid for that new car honeymoon and it's not working out, now what, philosophically?
What's this lawyer going to cost you?
Many lemon laws apply to stuff that directly affects safety and driveability. IIRC you had a clunking strut mount and similar stuff which I could see being a gray area.
To answer your question, many lemon laws don't have teeth, in that you have to go through aribtration and can't sue right off the bat. States will hear from constituents clamoring for a lemon law but then go to the manufacturer lobbyists to write them, and they get loopholes thrown in. Everyone's happy because they appeared to be working for the common man without actually giving up much.
If they throw $1000 parts at it, will you think that because dealer techs did the work and not the factory, something won't last?
If they tell you to pound sand, can you look at your car in the morning?
Since you paid for that new car honeymoon and it's not working out, now what, philosophically?
What's this lawyer going to cost you?
Many lemon laws apply to stuff that directly affects safety and driveability. IIRC you had a clunking strut mount and similar stuff which I could see being a gray area.
To answer your question, many lemon laws don't have teeth, in that you have to go through aribtration and can't sue right off the bat. States will hear from constituents clamoring for a lemon law but then go to the manufacturer lobbyists to write them, and they get loopholes thrown in. Everyone's happy because they appeared to be working for the common man without actually giving up much.
They give the car maker a last chance to fix if they have been dragging like an engine block or transmission.
Your issues seems to fall out of the common lemon law issue and a bit more in gray area.
Your issues seems to fall out of the common lemon law issue and a bit more in gray area.
What I would do is just enjoy the car and see if they can fix it.
If they can't, I'd really research exactly how the AC works on your car and fix it yourself, or tell the dealer what to fix.
Sometimes you just pick a car that is a lemon.
A lot of people do 3 year leases all the time because they fear repairs.
And you bought the extended warranty... At one point the car will get straightened out.
If they can't, I'd really research exactly how the AC works on your car and fix it yourself, or tell the dealer what to fix.
Sometimes you just pick a car that is a lemon.
A lot of people do 3 year leases all the time because they fear repairs.
And you bought the extended warranty... At one point the car will get straightened out.
13 years ago I used the lemon law in California to get rid of my dodge ram (severe knocking and pinging, which was common with some of them). I had 37,000 miles on it and had lost out in arbitration twice and figured what the [censored]. Tried it. The lawyer told me that his fee would come out of the settlement. Much to my surprise, I won. Went next door to the chevy dealer with the check and bought my Silverado. I like to tell people that the Silverado new only cost me $1500 (The difference between the check and the truck).
The lawyer had a form letter that he used. Changed some of the information to fit his client and off it went and he got $2000 for his time. He did tell me if his demand letter did not win, it would cost more to retain him for going additional rounds with Doidge.
The lawyer had a form letter that he used. Changed some of the information to fit his client and off it went and he got $2000 for his time. He did tell me if his demand letter did not win, it would cost more to retain him for going additional rounds with Doidge.
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I spoke with a lawyer today and was informed that you can only file a claim within the first 18 months. I am at 13 months. So I can file it but my lawyer said ford will get one last chance to repair the vehicle. And since they'll know its under lemon law ford will thy throw all sorts of parts at it and pray it works. And since its intermittent if it doesn't do it right away i may go outside of my time period especially with winter coming up. Also if it happens on the road and i cant have a technician there to see it happen and verify the concern that it does not count as it still having the issue. The tech has to physically see it doing it and since they wint drive it but 5 miles at a time they are never going to see it happen. Ive never felt so trapped in my life. The laws don't even appear to be on my side. Seems like no matter what there is a loop hole that allows them to sell defective products and get away with it.
File it anyway.
So they get one more chance to fix it. You want it fixed don't you?
According to you, your dealer couldn't fix snot on a doorknob. If they stay true to form, then you are golden.
You proceed, get out of the car and get one that is suitable.
You either get a fixed car or a way out of the one you have.
You are better off either way.
I spoke with a lawyer today and was informed that you can only file a claim within the first 18 months. I am at 13 months. So I can file it but my lawyer said ford will get one last chance to repair the vehicle. And since they'll know its under lemon law ford will thy throw all sorts of parts at it and pray it works. And since its intermittent if it doesn't do it right away i may go outside of my time period especially with winter coming up. Also if it happens on the road and i cant have a technician there to see it happen and verify the concern that it does not count as it still having the issue. The tech has to physically see it doing it and since they wint drive it but 5 miles at a time they are never going to see it happen. Ive never felt so trapped in my life. The laws don't even appear to be on my side. Seems like no matter what there is a loop hole that allows them to sell defective products and get away with it.
File it anyway.
So they get one more chance to fix it. You want it fixed don't you?
According to you, your dealer couldn't fix snot on a doorknob. If they stay true to form, then you are golden.
You proceed, get out of the car and get one that is suitable.
You either get a fixed car or a way out of the one you have.
You are better off either way.
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