Lemon Law

Purchasing a new car is often an exciting yet worrisome experience. After all your research and planning, you are thrilled to drive off the lot but can't help worrying about the significant amount of money you've just spent. The worst-case scenario? You drive away...

There is more to purchasing a faulty car than the obvious financial implications that come with it. A faulty car is a threat to public safety. Should an accident happen while you are driving one, you may not only suffer life-altering injuries but also face a myriad of...

A "lemon" refers to a vehicle that has significant defects or mechanical problems that impair its safety, value and/or usability. Lemon laws vary by jurisdiction, but they generally provide protection to consumers who have unknowingly purchased a defective vehicle. ...

If you buy a car and it’s a lemon, the first source of frustration you have is that you feel that you’ve been ripped off. You invested a lot of money in the vehicle. If it’s new, it could have cost around $50,000. Even a used vehicle could represent all of the savings...

When you purchase a vehicle, the manufacturer or dealer will provide you with a warranty. This is a contract that promises to care for covered repairs provided that you live up to your end of the bargain. And just as with any contract, a warranty can be voided if you...

Generally speaking, dealers do not want their vehicles to sit on the lot for too long. They have to take out loans to buy those vehicles and they're paying interest on them. As a result, many dealers are fairly motivated to sell a car in one or two months. Once they...

What Is Connecticut Lemon Law? Consumers who purchase new vehicles have protections under the Connecticut Lemon Law. This law covers new vehicles purchased in Connecticut that are registered as either a passenger vehicle, a combination vehicle, or as a motorcycle....

Of all the problems that you can find with a vehicle, a bent frame is among the worse. Structural damage to the chassis will cause you major problems. Unfortunately for consumers, there are plenty of unscrupulous car dealers out there who will cheerfully sell you a...

The last thing you want after purchasing a new vehicle is to start experiencing mechanical problems. It can be challenging, especially if you put everything into buying what you thought would be a reliable vehicle to meet your daily transport needs. Fortunately, there...

We expect the new or used cars we buy are in good working condition, especially if they are relatively new or have a low mileage. Under Connecticut’s “Lemon Law” if you were sold a defective vehicle that is either at or under two years old or has a mileage at or under...