When you purchase a new vehicle, you have every right to expect the vehicle to be reliable. However, some end up being lemons. In this case, a Michigan Lemon Law attorney may be able to help their clients recover the money they spent on their vehicle.
If you feel that you have purchased a lemon, speak to a Michigan Lemon Law attorney to find out how the state of Michigan defines a lemon. In Michigan, the Lemon Law applies to sport-utility vehicles, passenger vehicles, vans, and pickup trucks that are leased or purchased in Michigan or by a Michigan resident. The vehicle needs to be covered by a manufacturer’s warranty at the time of lease or purchase. The Lemon Law does not include buses, motorhomes, or off-road vehicles.
In Michigan, the Lemon Law doesn’t apply to used vehicles. The exception is if the vehicle is still covered under the manufacturer’s expressed warranty when it is purchased or leased. The problem needs to be reported to the dealer within one year of the date that the original individual purchased the vehicle.
The Lemon Law does not allow for a “cooling off period” that lets you cancel your written contracts within three days of purchasing the vehicle. You might be given an extended test drive or be allowed to take the vehicle home for a couple of days or overnight. This has nothing to do with contract law.
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