West Virginia is one of many states that has lemon car laws on the books. There are limits to them just like any other rule or regulation, though. There are at least three pieces of federal legislation that deal with bad cars.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a...
Lemon Law
Recalled cars may also be lemons
As expensive as cars are, you'd assume that it would undergo rigorous testing before it's rolled off the assembly line and into your dealer's lot. This seldom happens though. Some manufacturing defects are widespread and affect a large number of cars. Others simply...
How lemon laws work
When someone buys a used vehicle, generally the notion of caveat emptor, or buyer beware, comes into play. Generally, with a used vehicle, there are no implied warranties or guarantees about its workmanship or condition unless specifically stated. The same logic...
What happens to lemon cars when you sell them back?
If you've ever known anyone who has purchased a new car that's been nothing but trouble, then they've likely had a lemon on their hands. Car dealers and manufacturers will often buy back a vehicle that appears to be beyond repair.This may make you wonder what happens...
Don’t let car repairs deplete your finances
A federal jury ruled against the automobile manufacturer Ford in favor of the plaintiffs for the second time in recent months in late December. They decided that the automaking giant should have to pay the maximum penalties to victims for intentionally violating...
Used cars aren’t covered by West Virginia’s Lemon Laws
If you've been thinking about buying a used car and you're counting on some law here in West Virginia bailing you out if it doesn't work as advertised, then think again. While the state does have a lemon law that protects new-car buyers for some time after their...
There are states with worse lemon laws than West Virginia
A study published earlier this year by the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) captured how many states have weak lemon laws on the books. Many consumers end up having to settle with a far worse resolution than they should have to as a result. While some states have poorly...
What are your rights under the West Virginia lemon law?
One of the reasons that many consumers here in Charleston and elsewhere in West Virginia buy new cars is to replace their old, dilapidated car with a new set of reliable wheels. Not all new cars are created equally though.There are times at which cars that are...
How do you find out about auto recalls?
The easiest way for you to know if the manufacturer of your vehicle has issued a recall is simply to wait for notification. However, this is not always the most effective option. There are many things that could stop an auto company from contacting you. If you...
Nonconformities explained
The process of purchasing a new vehicle in Charleston can be both exhilarating and terrifying. You are no doubt excited about the purchase, yet your enthusiasm is often tempered by concerns that the vehicle may not function as well as you expect once you drive it off...
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