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The Lemon Law Bible:Everything the Smart Consumer Needs to Know About Automobile Law »
Authors: Steve Lehto
ISBN-13: 9780595005536, ISBN-10: 0595005535
Format: Paperback
Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
Date Published: August 2000
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Steve Lehto
Book Synopsis
Know your rights!
Table of Contents
| Introduction | ix | |
| Part I | Lemon Law | 1 |
| Lemon Law Basics | 3 | |
| What Vehicles are Covered by Lemon Laws? | 3 | |
| What Makes a Vehicle a Lemon? | 4 | |
| How Serious Must the Defect be to Qualify? | 6 | |
| Notifying the Manufacturer of the Defective Vehicle | 8 | |
| A Final Repair Attempt | 9 | |
| What You Are Entitled to Under the Lemon Law | 10 | |
| Reasonable Allowance for Use--Mileage "Offsets" | 13 | |
| Reimbursement for Other Costs | 15 | |
| Arbitration | 16 | |
| What if I Want to Arbitrate? | 18 | |
| Recovery and Payment of Attorney's Fees and Litigation Costs | 20 | |
| How Do I Find the Best Attorney to Handle My Lemon Law Claim? | 21 | |
| Can I Sue in Small Claims Court Without an Attorney? | 22 | |
| Can I Sue in Regular Court Without an Attorney? | 23 | |
| Beware! | 24 | |
| Is My Demo Covered by the Lemon Law? | 25 | |
| Will I Have to File a Lawsuit to Use the Lemon Law? | 26 | |
| What Can I Expect in Litigation? | 27 | |
| What Happens at the End of a Successful Lemon Law Case? | 33 | |
| How Long Should I Wait Before Contacting an Attorney? | 34 | |
| Part II | Warranties | 37 |
| What is a Warranty? | 39 | |
| Basic Warranties | 39 | |
| Things Not Covered by a Bumper to Bumper Warranty | 41 | |
| The Express Warranty | 43 | |
| The Limited Warranty | 44 | |
| Service Contracts | 45 | |
| What If I Have Problems After My Warranty Has Expired? | 47 | |
| What Does it Mean to Buy a Vehicle "As-Is"? | 48 | |
| Part III | Consumer Transactions | 53 |
| Understanding the Documents at the Time of Sale | 55 | |
| Purchase Agreement | 55 | |
| Finance Contract | 56 | |
| Application for Title | 57 | |
| The Warranty Booklets | 58 | |
| Rebate Documents | 58 | |
| Brochures or Pamphlets | 59 | |
| Service Contract Application and the Contract Itself | 59 | |
| Credit Life and Disability Application | 59 | |
| The Buyer's Guide | 61 | |
| Repair Orders | 62 | |
| Used Car Tips | 64 | |
| The Things Salespeople Say | 65 | |
| Does the Lemon Law Protect You When You Buy Something Other Than a Car or Truck? | 68 | |
| Get it in Writing! | 70 | |
| Repossessions, Voluntary or Otherwise, Deficiencies and Leases | 72 | |
| Lease Termination Repossessions | 75 | |
| When Can You Legally Return a Vehicle? | 76 | |
| Don't I Have Three Days to Return the Vehicle If I Don't Like It? | 80 | |
| Complaining More Effectively | 81 | |
| Part IV | Appendices | 85 |
| Appendix A | Sample Last Chance Letter | 87 |
| Appendix B | Michigan's New Lemon Law | 89 |
| Appendix C | Internet Resources | 103 |
| Appendix D | Case Outline for Arbitration | 107 |
| Appendix E | Lemon Laws Around the Nation | 109 |
| Appendix F | The Magnuson-Moss Warranty--Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act | 145 |
| Appendix G | The Uniform Commercial Code | 155 |
| Notes | 163 | |
| About the Author | 167 |
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