Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia
in Virginia, if a used car was misrepresented upon purchase. dealership said it got 38 MPG but in reality it gets 21 MPG does that qualify under the virginia lemon law or what laws constitute mis representation of a car?
Asked on 1/20/11, 12:06 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Cary Moseley
Law Office of Cary Powell Moseley, PLLC
That is a significant difference and quite possibly actionable. You should see an attorney about it. Not likely a lemon law case, but more likely a Virginia Consumer Protection Act, constructive fraud and/or breach of warranty claim. Good luck.
Answered on 1/25/11, 12:34 pm
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
FYI, Virginia lemon law applies only to new cars.
Answered on 2/07/11, 8:42 pm
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