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#1 of 205 Lemon Law - dependent on state purchased or state residing? by gfirestone

Jun 17, 2006 (7:14 pm)

Hi all,
 
Just wondering if lemon law rules apply based on the state where the vehicle was purchased or location where vehicle is kept? I live in NJ but purchased my JGC from a dealership in CT.
 
Thanks,
Greg

#3 of 205 Re: Lemon Law - dependent on state purchased or state residing? [gfirestone] by steve_ HOST

Jun 17, 2006 (8:37 pm)

Replying to: gfirestone (Jun 17, 2006 7:14 pm)
Looks like you have to buy or lease the car in New Jersey for the Lemon Law there to apply (link - pdf file)
 
Seems odd, since other states (Iowa for example) don't make that a requirement.
 
I'd check with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs to be sure. The Lemon Law may not be your only warranty remedy either.
 
Steve, Host

#4 of 205 My brand new RR is dying in motion..lemon law? by mr_meanor78

Dec 06, 2006 (1:38 pm)

#5 of 205 My brand new RR is dying in motion..lemon law? by mr_meanor78

Dec 04, 2006 (3:58 pm)

I have a 2006 Range Rover HSE and once i reached the 1200 mile mark the vehicle died while i was driving it in school zone. I took it to the dealer and after 2 weeks they came up with a bad fuel pump...naturally I didn't want this vehicle anymore but they refused to compensate me. I took it back and used it for approx. 7 days and low and behold it happened again. I've since then wrote a letter to Land Rover North America and their response is that it has been fixed once again and unfortunately they can't repurchase or replace the vehicle. Texas lemon law states that if a vehicle is considered a serious safety hazard then the consumer has a concrete case.
 
What do you gents think about this?
 
Thanks,

#6 of 205 Re: My brand new RR is dying in motion..lemon law? [mr_meanor78] by tidester

Dec 04, 2006 (5:33 pm)

Replying to: mr_meanor78 (Dec 04, 2006 3:58 pm)
What do you gents think about this?
 
And don't forget the ladies! Many of our most knowledgeable members are women.
 
You'll need to check the details of Texas Lemon Law. Most states require some number of attempts (3 or so) to fix the problem befofe Lemon Laws can be invoked.
 
tidester, host

#7 of 205 Re: My brand new RR is dying in motion..lemon law? [mr_meanor78] by sam818

Dec 06, 2006 (12:32 pm)

Replying to: mr_meanor78 (Dec 04, 2006 3:58 pm)
Check the Texas lemon law specifics. I would imagine that the "serious safety hazard" would apply to some ongoing problem. If the fuel pump has been fixed, even twice, I cannot imagine that would be considered a safety hazard.
It is unlikely that the 2 fuel pumps would fail in sucession. Did they replace or just repair the fuel pump?
It may be some other aspect of the car, simply associated with the fuel pump.
Most states require that the car be out of service for a specific period before the lemon law is enacted. (usually 30 days)
While you may have been frustrated, I cannot understand why you would "naturally" not want the vehicle anymore.
A component can fail on any device, but that in itself shouldn't call for scrapping the entire vehicle.

#8 of 205 Re: My brand new RR is dying in motion..lemon law? [sam818] by mr_meanor78

Dec 06, 2006 (1:38 pm)

Replying to: sam818 (Dec 06, 2006 12:32 pm)
This vehicle is for my wife who is 5 months pregnant. Imagine you're driving down the highway doing 65mph and the section you're in is under construction. The road has been narrowed to two (2) lanes and the left side has cement blocks for about 2 miles. Now imagine your vehicle dies and the only thing you have control over are the brakes and 50% of the power steering. Your throttle is DEAD!
 
What would your wife do? It's a miralce that I didn't get plowed.
 
It's a beautiful car, I can't however put my wife's life in danger.
 
It actually wasn't the fuel pump that was bad, the tech realized this after the 2nd incident. Apparently there was a loose wire that tells the ecm that the car has been in an accident and shuts off all components.
 
In addition, my left side headlight shines brighter than the Batman signal. I've reported it twice and they "adjusted and fixed the problem". Third time around I took video footage with a lead car and boy did it raise some eyebrows. It's sad to say that I have to carry my video camera to document and prove my complaints.

#9 of 205 Re: My brand new RR is dying in motion..lemon law? [mr_meanor78] by graphicguy

Jan 08, 2007 (3:27 pm)

Replying to: mr_meanor78 (Dec 06, 2006 1:38 pm)
I'll try to make a long story short, here.
 
I'm in possession of my mother's '06 Cadillac STS. It's still under warranty. There have been several issues with this car....chief among them, the battery dies if it sits between 48-72 hours without being driven. There are many other issues with the car (bluetooth phone inoperability, voice recognition doesn't work....and many more).
 
I've had this car to 3 different dealers. All of them replace the battery, but that never cures the issue. They all throw their hands up in the air when it comes to the other issues.
 
I've filed with the BBB. It's coming up on a month, and I haven't heard any decision from them. I'm anticipating going the lemon law route and hiring a lawyer.
 
Anyone go up against GM or Cadillac via lemon law? If so, what should I expect?
 
I'm already expecting a fight since they've been so unresponsive so far.

#10 of 205 Re: My brand new RR is dying in motion..lemon law? [graphicguy] by cccompson

Jan 08, 2007 (5:52 pm)

Replying to: graphicguy (Jan 08, 2007 3:27 pm)
Yours is an easy case.
 
Likely scenario: File the claim yourself. It'll be set for hearing. Your case is clear-cut and will be settled with a return of the purchase price (and interest on loan, if any) with a deduction for the miles driven. GM sends you a check and you turn the car in.

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