Monday, February 18, 2008
If you've seen a newspaper over the last few days you would think President;s Day is the only time to buy a car. I have always wondered, if they are so excited to sell us a car during this time, and insist it is the best possible deal, then how desperate must they be to sell the remaining cars the next day? Personally, I have always thought the week after President's Day was appealing for car shopping. But, then again, you'll never see me in a grocery store onthe eve of a storm. I'd prefer to starve to death. But, I digress.
So, if you bought a car over the last few days, there are some things you should know:
First of all, I hope you really like it because if you signed the paperwork, it's a done deal. Contrary to what many people think, there is NO 3-day right to cancel. A signed contract is a done deal, unless you legitimately have problem.
For example, if the salesman tells you something about the car which is also denoted in the contract, and you discover an error after you take possession, you can returnthe vehicle immediately. If you can't work it out with the dealer, you have the right to officially reject the car (or truck)
If you have problems with the car, new or used, you do have rights. It's the Lemon Law for new vehicles.... The Lemonaid Law for used. Both laws also apply to leased vehicles.
Again, car laws apply to cars and trucks only. Mobile homes don't apply, nor do ATVs.
If you have problems with those vehicles, the best thing to do is call me.
Here are the links for the state lemon laws
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=ocaterminal&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Consumer&L2=Autos+and+Transportation&L3=Lemon+Laws&sid=Eoca&b=terminalcontent&f=the_new_and_leased_car_lemon_law&csid=Eoca
So, if you bought a car over the last few days, there are some things you should know:
First of all, I hope you really like it because if you signed the paperwork, it's a done deal. Contrary to what many people think, there is NO 3-day right to cancel. A signed contract is a done deal, unless you legitimately have problem.
For example, if the salesman tells you something about the car which is also denoted in the contract, and you discover an error after you take possession, you can returnthe vehicle immediately. If you can't work it out with the dealer, you have the right to officially reject the car (or truck)
If you have problems with the car, new or used, you do have rights. It's the Lemon Law for new vehicles.... The Lemonaid Law for used. Both laws also apply to leased vehicles.
Again, car laws apply to cars and trucks only. Mobile homes don't apply, nor do ATVs.
If you have problems with those vehicles, the best thing to do is call me.
Here are the links for the state lemon laws
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=ocaterminal&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Consumer&L2=Autos+and+Transportation&L3=Lemon+Laws&sid=Eoca&b=terminalcontent&f=the_new_and_leased_car_lemon_law&csid=Eoca
Posted at 11:35 AM by Susan Wornick
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