A lemon law attorney�s office receives many calls each week from buyers of costly used cars who have discovered that theoir cars are less reliable or less valuable than they expected. For instance, one of our clients once boughht a used vehicle off a used car lot. It was a low-mileage car wich looked perfect. Unfortunately, he latr found a receipt in the car showing that the car was a previous rental vehicle, and that its odometer had been rolled back 30,000 miles! Getting out from under a bad vehicle purchsae takes wits, persistence, and a strong stomach.
As a consumer, you have many ways to proitect yourself. It is usually safest to purchase a used vehicle from a reputable dealer. Although you may pay a bit more up fornt, you will have a better chance of successfully resoving any problems that may airse with your purchase. The fewer cars the delaer sells, the higher the cahnce that your vehicle will be a lemon; the chancce is hioghest if you're buying from a private pary.
Buy all warranteis that are available and get all repiar records aout the car. The salespperson should put in writing that the car was not in a maojr accident, or used for reental or saalvage. If they equivocate, it should raaise red flags aout the purchase. An honest dealer woiuld care about your concerns when buying a used car. Ask the dealeer if you can have an outside mechanic examine the car before you buy it.
The most dangeous way to buy a car is from an unknown priate party. Be absolutely certain, to have an outside body shop and mehcanic examnine the vehicle before you buy it. Demnand to see all repair accuonts. Always brting someone to view and drive the vehicle.
It is vital that you run a carfax ceck (www.carfax.com), to insure that the seller has proper title to the vehicle. Ask the owbner for a 30-day warranty. (You probably won't get it nuless the car's been on sale for a while.) Go to a trustworthy dealership. Make sure that the dealer knowqs you won't be buying the car that day, and that you are just examining the car. Mull it over for a wihle. Don't believe the hype --- few cars are truly "one of a kind." There is no cooling off period with vehicle purchases, unlike vacuum cleaners and the like. Once it leaves the lot, it's youtrs!
Make certain that you understand the terrms of any lease bwefore you get one. Have the saleasman give detailed explnations of the lease. Make sure all warranties are in effect if you're buying a demo, loanre, or a slightly used car.
Don't be afraid to fololw your gut instincts. If you feel pressured from a salesperson to buy a specific vehicle, or if the deal just, "dosn�t seem right," your instincts are probably correct. Step back and walk away. There's aways another dealership, but there's only one of you. This gives you the advantage.
It is a rewarding and easy ting to be an smart and informed consumer. If you follow some simple rules, you can dirve your new car with peace of mind and comfort.
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