Legal Question in Consumer Law in Massachusetts

i bought a use car with problems

i bought a pick up truck with 121000 miles on it from a used car and truck dealer. i paid $1950.00 for it. within 24 hours i was having major problems with the motor. can i return it and get my money bavk? is there a long legal process?


Asked on 1/04/02, 6:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Trant Law Office of Robert R. Trant

Re: i bought a use car with problems

The Mass Lemon Aid Law allows you to get your money back if the vehicle fails inspection within 7 days AND if cost to repair is 10% or more of purchase price. The dealer should have given you this information at the time of sale. Please note you must have the car inspected within 7 days and must notify the dealer w/in 14 days.

There is also a Used Vehicle warranty law which applies to sales of vehicles over $700.00 and with less than 125,000 miles. The warranty period for this vehicle (with 121,000) would be 30 days or 1,250 miles, whichever comes first. You may have a right to a refund if the dealer fails to fix the vehicle. You should consult the State of Mass website for more info on your rights. The site is www.state.ma.us/consumer/Pubs/lem.htm.

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Answered on 1/07/02, 10:09 am


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