How to report a lemon vehicle
People often try to resolve vehicle problems with a manufacturer or dealer. Many are disappointed with the results. Inaccurate or misleading information (whether intended or not) if often provided that discourages claims being made. Surprisingly, many of the conversations people have are often written down by manufacturer's representatives. Our advise is to keep notes of conversations you had, review and store all repair receipts, and contact an attorney to find out what righ
What types of vehicles qualify for lemon law protection?
Ohio has a lemon law statute that protects new cars that have manufacturing defects. The law defines any 'motor vehicle' as "any passenger car or noncommercial motor vehicle or those parts of any motor home that are not part of the permanently installed facilities for cold storage, cooking and consuming of food, and for sleeping but does not mean any mobile home or recreational vehicle, or any manufactured home." Sometimes the best way to read a statute is to find out what is
What is repurchase anyway?
If a vehicle is presumed to be a lemon, the manufacturer is obligated to buy back the vehicle from you. That means you are going to be refunded the money you have paid out of your pocket for the vehicle and, if financed, the loan will be paid off. Your down-payment and all payments made must be returned to you. You are put in the same position you were in before you walked into that car dealership. Additionally, manufacturers are obligated to pay your attorney's fees and cost