Concerned That Your Car May Be a Lemon

We've all been there .We look and look for the best car we can find, and when the moment seems right, we buy it. We drive it home and we invite our friends over to see it. We feel proud of it, and we begin to love it. We never expect anything to go wrong with it.

Sometimes, however, unbeknownst to us, we find out that we've been scammed .we've bought a lemon.When it's time to purchase a car, you can often save hundreds of dollars or more by purchasing a used car. However, you'll want to be careful when buying used vehicles, to avoid buying a "lemon.".

A little caution and taking some steps to reduce your chances of buying a car that you'll require help from the lemon law is worth the extra time and effort. The lemon law provides consumers with a way to receive a refund or replacement vehicle if the car purchased turns out to be a "lemon." While lemon law statutes vary from state to state, a breach of warranty on your car may constitute a violation of your state's lemon law.You do have recourse with the lemon law.

You don't have to keep your lemon. However, don't underestimate the importance of keeping a lemon paper trail!.Even if you think you've gotten a good deal, it is a good idea to start a paper trail, in case of problems down the road.You will need documentation to back up your claim.Detailed records help you fight your lemon claim. If you think you have a lemon, you must keep extremely detailed maintenance records so that you have a fighting chance of getting your money back or obtaining a replacement vehicle.

By: Karen Kirby