If you’re driving a car with frequent repairs in Maryland, your car may qualify under Maryland’s Lemon Law clause. Many drivers are under the impression there are no options for a Maryland Lemon Law used car, but that’s not necessarily the case.
In Maryland, if you purchased a previously owned vehicle (car, motorcycle or truck), and the vehicle is still under manufacturer’s warranty, your vehicle may qualify. Even if the warranty has expired, you should still contact a Lemon Law attorney to ensure you have no options protecting your recent purchase.
A Maryland Lemon Law used car may qualify for recourse if certain conditions are met. The primary reason for labeling a vehicle a lemon is if a malfunction occurs after three repairs have been completed by a manufacturer mechanic. The fourth repair attempt may be considered necessary under the law, but it’s time to contact a Lemon Law lawyer at this time as warranty language may become a concern.
If a vehicle is in repair for more than 30 days, this also qualifies for Lemon Law recourse regardless of how many attempts at repairs.
If the malfunction concerns the braking system, gas leaks or other potential safety hazards, one repair failure constitutes Lemon Law recourse.
Of upmost importance to the consumer is that proper documentation is kept. You must show proof of purchase, documentation of the malfunction, statements from the repair shop of attempted repairs with dates established, and warranty information.
These are the basic requirements of the Maryland Lemon Law used car course of action. You should consult a specialized attorney after the third failed repair (unless a safety issue, then after the first failed attempt). The specialty attorneys at Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center will be happy to consult your next move.
