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If a new car stops running after just a few thousand miles and the dealer does not know what is wrong are they required to give you another vehicle?In: Car Buying |
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No, once you sign the papers and take posession, the vehicle is yours and you are responsible for the problems. Wouldn't it be nice if we weren't responsible for the bad things that happen in our lives? When buying a car remember the warning, "caveat emptor", roughly translated into "let the buyer beware".
While some states have requirements regarding used car sales, that just means that the dealer can't sell a car with KNOWN problems and claim that it's in good shape.
Visit Lemon Car.Com to find out which laws are applicable in the state where the vehicle was purchased, http://www.lemon-car.com
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No they are not required to give you another vehicle at this time, but they are required to fix it. It is under warranty and as such it is not your responsibility to fix the vehicle. Take it to the dealer, get a loaner if possible, and tell them to call you when the car is fixed. In the mean time keep detailed records of all attempts to repair this car, dates, what was said, by whom, receipts, everything. Contact your state Attorney General and see what the Lemon Law is in you state. You may very well get another vehicle under the Lemon Law. I did in 1988 when I purchased a 1988 Chevy Beretta that GM could no make run properly. There is a time limit on the Lemon Law so do this now. Repairing a new car that is still under warranty is the dealers responsibility, not yours.
First answer by Redbeard. Last edit by Clay. Contributor trust: 3206 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 18 [recommend question]
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