Dealing With Dealer Fraud or Lemon Law? GET HELP! Fight For Your Rights.
Many state lemon laws only give you a repurchase or a replacement vehicle. In West Virginia, you have more options. If you get stuck with a lemon in West Viriginia, you could get a repurchase, or “buyback”, diminished value, damages for the cost of repairs, and/or...
When you buy a vehicle, whether it is brand-new, refurbished or used under a manufacturer’s warranty, you expect it to be safe and reliable. Unfortunately, too many car buyers drive away from the dealership with a lemon. If your vehicle has severe defects that impact...
Buying a used vehicle can feel like a gamble. You might worry that if the car has a recurring defect, you are stuck with the bill because you are not the original owner. Many people think Lemon Law protections only apply to brand-new cars. However, the Magnuson-Moss...
Farmers invest big money in their tractors and combines, but unfortunately, most state lemon laws exclude farm equipment. While Pennsylvania’s Lemon Law generally covers new cars and trucks, it historically excludes farm machinery like tractors. The situation is...
A court in Columbus recently issued a ruling in a vehicle case that can help consumers with vehicle title issues. I filed a case in Franklin County, Ohio, alleging that a dealer sold a car to my client without disclosing that the vehicle had a salvage history...
Buying a car online is something that’s becoming more common than it was previously. Many see this as a convenient and fast option, and some assume that they’ll get the best deals online. While it’s true that you can sometimes find the ideal vehicle for a decent price...
Vehicles with salvage or rebuilt titles are much cheaper than similar ones with clean titles. For buyers, this can make higher-end models more affordable. It is also an interesting option for those who enjoy customizing or plan to resell. However, these titles...
With vehicle prices higher than ever, consumers expect the vehicles they purchase to be safe. They rarely expect manufacturing or design defects to deem the vehicle hazardous. When issues creep up during the first two years after the vehicle is manufactured, the...
Car dealerships have customers sign titles all the time, but often don't follow the rules for titles. The federal Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act, generally known as the Odometer Act, has very specific procedures for completing a title. Procedures for...
The West Virginia Lemon Law says that purchased vehicles are covered but makes no mention of leases. Does that mean that leased vehicles are not protected under the Lemon Law in WV? Leased vehicles are not transferred In addition to owners of purchased vehicles, the...