Does the lemon law apply to used cars sold as is?
Yes. A used car can and often does qualify under the lemon laws as long as it was sold with a written warranty. Often times, used vehicles are sold while still under the manufacturer’s warranty and/or a warranty from the dealer. If this is the case, then your used car may qualify under the lemon laws.
Is there a return policy on used cars in Utah?
Utah law has a 3 day right of return provision but it does not apply to motor vehicles. Your return policy must be included on the Contract of Sale and/or posted in the dealership even if you don’t allow any vehicle to be returned.
How does the lemon law work in Utah?
To Qualify Under the Utah Lemon Law The defect must “substantially impair the use, market value or safety of the vehicle.” The vehicle must have been in for repairs for the same defect at least four times or out of service to the consumer a total of 30 days in either one year or the warranty period, whichever is less.
What states have lemon laws for used cars?
Currently, only seven states have used car lemon laws: Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, and New York.
Can a dealer sell you a bad car?
It’s illegal for a dealer to sell you a damaged vehicle without disclosing the car’s condition, but some do. They may use illegal practices to conceal a vehicle’s checkered past or omit the car’s previous problems when talking it up to a customer. Or, they simply may not know the vehicle is not in good condition.
What is a dealer buy back car?
A dealer buy back program gives car owners the ability to trade-in or sell their vehicles to a dealership. They can also be used to give car buyers more assurance when buying a new vehicle. There are two types of dealer buy back programs: Buy Back Guarantees – This buy back deal is basically a guaranteed return policy.
Why do dealerships want to buy back cars?
A dealer buy back program gives car owners the ability to trade-in or sell their vehicles to a dealership. They can also be used to give car buyers more assurance when buying a new vehicle.
What happens when a dealer buys back your car?
In the event that the manufacturer repurchases the vehicle, they are required to pay you the “buyback amount”. Finally, the manufacturer must reimburse you for the sales tax, registration fees, licensing fees, and all of the official charges you paid when you originally bought the vehicle.
Should I sell my car back to the dealership?
If you still owe money on the car, this may also have an impact on how much you are offered. In most cases, you can sell a car back to a car dealership prior to paying it off, but the amount you receive will need to be enough to pay it off. As you would when shopping to buy a car, it’s a good idea to shop around.