Lemon Law for VA

[toant103]

A friend of mine have a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The rear brake of his car keep on leaking oil(maybe brake fluid). He already took it to the dealership twice. And the oil still leak.
He just schedule another appointment with the dealership to get it fixed again. What can he do about if it doesn't solve the problem the third time? Can he use the lemon law?

Thanks

 

[Vette73]

If is is still under the 36K warrenty and the problem has been to the dealer 3 times or more (4 is better) within a year, then you can ask for full value of it back(lemon law) They will not do it easy, you may have to sue.

 

[bmacd]

i thought the lemon law was more entailed then a couple visits to the dealer, but it appears i'm mistaken. That sounds to simple...then why is it that recalls void the lemon law policy?

-=bmacd=-

 

[Frenchie]

The lemon law in a nutshell:

You must show that the dealer has had a reasonable chane to repair the defect. The presumption is that if the vehicle has been to the dealer for 3 unsuccesful repair attempts, the dealer has had a reasonable opportunity to repair. The consumer must then show that the defect substanitally impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle. If the consumer can pass this hurdle, they are entitled to have the manufacturer repurchase the vehicle. The manufacturer is bound by the decision of the BBB arbitrator. The consumer may accept the award or if they are unhappy with the decision, they may file a civil complaint at the trial court level.

Depending upon the state, arbitrators have other remedies that they may grant (replacement, interim repair, etc.), equitable powers, and the law may apply also to leased vehicles.

PM me with any specific questions you may have. I'm an attorney and arbitrator for the BBB Lemon Law cases.

 

[bmacd]

that's always good to know

-=bmacd=-

 

[toant103]

Originally posted by: Frenchie
The lemon law in a nutshell:

You must show that the dealer has had a reasonable chane to repair the defect. The presumption is that if the vehicle has been to the dealer for 3 unsuccesful repair attempts, the dealer has had a reasonable opportunity to repair. The consumer must then show that the defect substanitally impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle. If the consumer can pass this hurdle, they are entitled to have the manufacturer repurchase the vehicle. The manufacturer is bound by the decision of the BBB arbitrator. The consumer may accept the award or if they are unhappy with the decision, they may file a civil complaint at the trial court level.

Depending upon the state, arbitrators have other remedies that they may grant (replacement, interim repair, etc.), equitable powers, and the law may apply also to leased vehicles.

PM me with any specific questions you may have. I'm an attorney and arbitrator for the BBB Lemon Law cases.

Alright, I will.



Thanks