Today I purchased a 2001 BMW 325i. I drove it back home (about 100 miles) and everything was fine. It ran great until later tonight. I was driving it around town when I started to smell gas. I didn't think much of it because I figured it could have been another vehicle. I drove it for a few more blocks and then the EML indicator light came on, along with a few other lights. I instantly lost power and the car died. I was able to restart the car and limp it home at about 5 mph. When I got home, there was a strong smell of gas and upon further inspection I found there was a gas leak about midway underneath the car. Could these two problems be related? Any help would be much appreciated.
Major problems. Need help!
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In my state (New Jersey), it applies to used cars:
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/ocp/lemguide.htm
NY also has a Lemon Law similar to that of NJ.
Other states may differ, though.
I read through the entire NJ law you posted, and everything says new. I don't see any reference to used vehicles?
The Lemon Law is a consumer protection law enacted by the New Jersey Legislature to assist consumers when they purchase a new motor vehicle that develops repeated defects or lengthy unusable periods during the first two years or 18,000 miles (whichever comes first) . The intent of the law is to require the manufacturer of a new motor vehicle to correct defects that are originally covered under the manufacturer's warranty and are identified and reported within a specific time period.
The Lemon Law is a consumer protection law enacted by the New Jersey Legislature to assist consumers when they purchase a new motor vehicle that develops repeated defects or lengthy unusable periods during the first two years or 18,000 miles (whichever comes first) . The intent of the law is to require the manufacturer of a new motor vehicle to correct defects that are originally covered under the manufacturer's warranty and are identified and reported within a specific time period.
Oops, gave the wrong link.
NY Used Car Lemon Law
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/cars/usedcarlemon.html
NJ Used Car Lemon Law
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/ocp/usedlemon.htm
An excerpt from NJ, which will differ by state:
If:
* a motor vehicle has 24,000 miles or less,
the dealer must provide the customer with a
warranty for 90 days or 3,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
* a motor vehicle has more than 24,000 miles, but
less than 60,000 miles, the dealer must provide
the customer with a warranty lasting 60 days or
2,000 miles, whichever comes first.
* a motor vehicle that has between 60,000 and
100,000 miles, the dealer must provide the
customer with a warranty for 30 days or 1,000
miles, whichever comes first.
* a motor vehicle has 24,000 miles or less,
the dealer must provide the customer with a
warranty for 90 days or 3,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
* a motor vehicle has more than 24,000 miles, but
less than 60,000 miles, the dealer must provide
the customer with a warranty lasting 60 days or
2,000 miles, whichever comes first.
* a motor vehicle that has between 60,000 and
100,000 miles, the dealer must provide the
customer with a warranty for 30 days or 1,000
miles, whichever comes first.
Check you local state, you should have at least 30 days
to have them fix any major issues or give a refund.
To the original poster in Wyoming, here's your local state law
Most dealers are aware of this, and will not even give you a hard time,
and they also (if they're professional and want to stay in business a
long time) want to make you a happy customer, so you refer other
people
I bought a used car from a dealer years ago, and the battery died
after a week. Brought the car back, and after some minor whining
on his part, he gave me a new battery. No charge.
Good luck!
If the three attempts or 30 days come to pass and the vehicle is still not fixed, it is a pretty good guess that you have purchased a lemon. But you are not necessarily stuck with the sour vehicle, as there is plenty of recourse under the statute.
The initial step is to contact the dealer or manufacturer representative in your locale. Most likely, if you have kept detailed notes of the garage time and held onto all of the paperwork, the issue will not have to go much further.
The law clearly states that the manufacturer must take one of two actions:
1. Replace the vehicle with the same or a comparable model, complete with the option package that was on the original vehicle.
2. Refund all monies, either to the consumer or to the lien holder.
http://www.dmv.org/wy-wyoming/automotive-law/lemon-law.php
The initial step is to contact the dealer or manufacturer representative in your locale. Most likely, if you have kept detailed notes of the garage time and held onto all of the paperwork, the issue will not have to go much further.
The law clearly states that the manufacturer must take one of two actions:
1. Replace the vehicle with the same or a comparable model, complete with the option package that was on the original vehicle.
2. Refund all monies, either to the consumer or to the lien holder.
http://www.dmv.org/wy-wyoming/automotive-law/lemon-law.php
Most dealers are aware of this, and will not even give you a hard time,
and they also (if they're professional and want to stay in business a
long time) want to make you a happy customer, so you refer other
people
I bought a used car from a dealer years ago, and the battery died
after a week. Brought the car back, and after some minor whining
on his part, he gave me a new battery. No charge.
Good luck!
William330 said:
Oops, gave the wrong link.
NY Used Car Lemon Law
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/cars/usedcarlemon.html
NJ Used Car Lemon Law
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/ocp/usedlemon.htm
NY Used Car Lemon Law
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/cars/usedcarlemon.html
NJ Used Car Lemon Law
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/ocp/usedlemon.htm
The law here is poor - Pennsylvania's Lemon Law does not even cover NEW motorcycles!