When you purchase a car, either a new or a used one, you expect it to be in good working condition. However, car buyers often find themselves in possession of a lemon car.
Lemon laws offer protection to consumers who suffer from persistent problems after purchasing a vehicle. There is a wide range of problems covered under the lemon law.
This blog looks at some exceptions not covered under the lemon law statutes.
1 – Negligence On The Part Of The Owner
Vehicles that qualify as a lemon should be sold under warranty, and they should have substantial car defects that affect the use, value, or safety of the vehicle.
However, if those defects were caused due to the owner’s negligence, or lack of care or maintenance, then lemon law coverage would not apply to the car.
2 – Defects Occurring Due To Accidents
If a car accident defects the vehicle, it is not covered under the lemon law. For example, electrical issues that cause the car to malfunction are covered under the lemon law.
However, if the vehicle driver causes an accident that causes electrical issues in the car, it wouldn’t be covered under the lemon law.
3 – Unauthorized Repairs
Any repair on a faulty vehicle under warranty should be done only by an agent authorized by the manufacturer.
If any repairs were attempted on the vehicle by you or any other local mechanic, your claim under lemon law would be voided.
To summarize, lemon law protects consumers if the car they buy turns out to be defective. However, you need to remember the exceptions not covered under the lemon law. For help with lemon law claims, don’t hesitate to contact the attorneys at Allen Stewart.
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