Is my car a Lemon Car?
Eric D asked:
I live in Missour and a bought a 2004 Chevy Aveo from CarMax on September 6, 2007. Within the first four days I took it back because my brakes where squeeling. They fixed it but then I had to take it back not even a week later because the brakes were still acting up and when I turned it was making a thumping noise. Then a few weeks later i took it in because my AC system went out. Then another few weeks i took it back because my key would not start my car anymore. Then not even a week later a had to bring it back up because the key they gave me only started my car not my alarm syster of other exterior locks. Now today I find out my car is leaking of my drive way and everytime I do a left turn it makes a loud thump.
I live in Missour and a bought a 2004 Chevy Aveo from CarMax on September 6, 2007. Within the first four days I took it back because my brakes where squeeling. They fixed it but then I had to take it back not even a week later because the brakes were still acting up and when I turned it was making a thumping noise. Then a few weeks later i took it in because my AC system went out. Then another few weeks i took it back because my key would not start my car anymore. Then not even a week later a had to bring it back up because the key they gave me only started my car not my alarm syster of other exterior locks. Now today I find out my car is leaking of my drive way and everytime I do a left turn it makes a loud thump.
I’ve been searching the Missouri Lemon Law but I can’t find what the requirements to file for one or anything.
At this point I am fed up with this car and am wanting to give it back I only made TWO PAYMENTS on it so far.
Any help?
I have a One Year Extended Warrenty on the car.
All of my research on the Missouri Lemon Law also applys to used cars with Extended warrenties from the seller.
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March 17, 2009
9:52 am
Lemon Laws only cover new cars…..Not used…………md
March 20, 2009
7:42 pm
The term “lemon” does not apply to used cars. It sounds like you didn’t check it at a shop before purchase. It’s yours. Fix it and keep up on the payments.
March 22, 2009
11:30 pm
The Missouri lemon law defines a lemon as one that has had 4 unsuccessful repairs or 30 business days out of service within shorter of 1 year or warranty length. Is a used car covered? Some states say yes but most say no. Only way to tell is to talk to an experienced Lemon Law lawyer near you. There’s a free National List of Lemon Law Lawyers at this web page: http://www.ohiolemonlaw.com/locate-a-local-attorney.shtml
March 23, 2009
7:43 pm
sorry to tell you mate,
but it’s true only new cars are covered, however may I suggest taking the car to another garage to fix the brakes, if you take it to the same spot they may not even be fixing it, but just telling you they did, or attempted to.
good luck!
March 25, 2009
2:25 am
Check your state laws because some states allow lemon laws up to 100,000 miles. You should have taken that car back right away and made them give you another one.
March 28, 2009
12:24 am
Car bought in Sep.07 and you made only two payments so far??? anyway , try to trade it-in at CarMax where you bought it, they should accomodate you…and this time get a car not a Chevy Aveo….
March 31, 2009
5:05 am
Sorry, one of the lowest rated car of all time by Consumer Reports. Your best bet is to sell it and get something else instead of putting more $$$ into it. You’ll only get an argument and misery from the dealer who sold it to you. If you feel like you have to fight this one, put a large sign on the car, “I bought this lemon from….” and park it in front of the dealer. Maybe then they will talk to you about a substitute. But since they sold the car, they probably aren’t the ones you want to deal with anymore.
April 3, 2009
7:47 am
This car is not covered under lemon laws. You bought it, you have to pay for it – it’s that simple. None of what you described makes you eligible for protection under lemon laws. Lemon laws are designed to protect buyers of new cars from serious, chronic defects. Lemon laws do not cover poor maintenance, neglect, or abuse. This is why lemon laws don’t cover used vehicles. You signed a contract and can’t give it back.