Lemon Law Questions

The solution, as always is to pay a little more and get a CPO car.

Well, I don't personally think it has to be CPO. But I do agree to buy from a dealer most times, as you get that added protection of the law (as long as the car qualifies, which varies by state, I think).

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volvomax (Oct 26, 2009 3:38 pm)

#163 of 205 Re: New Article! [qbrozen] by volvomax

Oct 26, 2009 (3:38 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 22, 2009 11:40 am)

Well, I don't personally think it has to be CPO. But I do agree to buy from a dealer most times, as you get that added protection of the law (as long as the car qualifies, which varies by state, I think).

Some states are pretty weak. Why take the chance?

#164 of 205 A different sort of Lemon? by d1gges

Nov 23, 2009 (4:55 pm)

I'm in the middle of pursuing a BBB claim against Honda in regards to my 2009 Odyssey. I am not represented by an attorney, although I have looked into it. This is a different sort of claim than most I've read about here. The vehicle initially had a major engine oil leak, which has been repaired. Since that time, it has had a whole slew of other problems, some of which have been major, that I believe were caused by the original repair. The manufacturer has already attempted a final repair, and while they did get the outstanding issues addressed, a mechanic I hired has found an additional problem. It has not quite hit the 30 days in the shop required by my state's laws, but it has had over three repair attempts if you lump all of the problems together.

Is the BBB process quicker than a lawsuit? Does anyone have any experience where the poor workmanship of warranty repairs, rather than a single issue, were used in a lemon law claim? Any other advice or insight would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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exb0 (Nov 23, 2009 7:03 pm)
- d1gges (Nov 23, 2009 7:31 pm)
  - exb0 (Nov 25, 2009 6:46 am)

#165 of 205 Re: A different sort of Lemon? [d1gges] by exb0

Nov 23, 2009 (7:03 pm)

Replying to: d1gges (Nov 23, 2009 4:55 pm)

It is unfortunate that you have so many problems with your Odyssey. It used to be a good quality vehicle. I had my 07 Odyssey lemoned earlier this year for brake issues. I used a lawyer, and it took almost a year for Honda to settle. They waited till about a month before the trial date. Honda generally plays hardball when it comes to lemon law. Depending on your state law, the manufacturer pays your legal fees if you win your case.

Unfortunately, in your case, you will have hard time wining your case. Usually, they have three attempts to fix the same problem, or 30 days in repair shop. Most states have a time limit. In VA you can only file within 18 months from the purchase date.

As far as BBB or lawyer, it really doesn�t matter. If you loose your BBB case, you can still hire a lawyer and sue them. I prefer using the lawyer, because they tell you up front if you have a case, and they do all the leg and paperwork. Good luck.

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d1gges (Nov 23, 2009 7:31 pm)
- exb0 (Nov 25, 2009 6:46 am)

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