Lemon Law Buyback: Everything Vehicle Owners Need to Know

You can inadvertently purchase a lemon, aka a car that has an ongoing and serious defect. In this scenario, you are protected under stand and federal laws. You may even be able to get the auto dealer responsible for your car sale to buy back your vehicle. 

At Robison Lemon Law Group LLC, we can teach you everything you need to know about lemon law buyback laws in the United States. To get started, reach out to us. We can connect you with a lemon law attorney from our team that can answer any questions you have regarding lemon law buyback. 

 

What Is a Lemon Law?

Before you pursue a lemon law buyback, it is important to understand all that a lemon law entails. A lemon law refers to a regulation designed to protect someone who purchases a car that ultimately turns out to be defective. Lemon laws vary depending on the state where you buy your vehicle. 

Multiple types of lemon laws apply to defective vehicles bought across the United States. These fall into three categories:

• Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: This federal law protects anyone who buys a car that comes with a written warranty. 

• Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): This code lets you request a refund or replacement of a lemon. 
• State Laws: Most states have laws in place that require a lemon to be repaired or replaced if certain criteria are met. 

If you are dealing with a lemon in Pennsylvania or anywhere else in the United States, legal help is available. At this point, you can partner with a lemon law lawyer. Next, an attorney can review your case and help you determine if now is the right time to seek a lemon law buyback. 

 

What Is a Lemon Law Buyback?

With a lemon law buyback, a car manufacturer purchases the vehicle they originally sold to a consumer. The manufacturer may be legally required to buy back the vehicle. 

In a buyback, the car manufacturer has sold a consumer a vehicle that is defective. Meanwhile, the vehicle defect impacts the safety, use, and value of the vehicle. The manufacturer may also be required to pay the initial purchase price of the vehicle, along with reimbursing the consumer who bought it in the first place for rental car costs and other expenses. 

To pursue a lemon law buyback in New York or elsewhere, you can benefit from hiring a lawyer. The buyback process can be lengthy and may require a legal battle. Fortunately, when you have a lemon law attorney at your side, you are well-equipped to get the best possible case results. 

 

How a Lemon Law Buyback Works

Arbitration or a trial may be required before a car manufacturer completes a lemon law buyback. When the buyback is initiated, the consumer can receive a blanket refund. In addition, the consumer may be reimbursed for any auto loans they previously paid on their vehicle. 

Once a lemon law buyback is completed, the car manufacturer must reach out to their state’s department of transportation. The manufacturer is required to update the vehicle’s certificate of title and vehicle registration. In doing so, the manufacturer adds information relating to the lemon law buyback to these documents. 

A lemon law buyback designation remains on a car’s title and registration indefinitely. The designation helps anyone interested in buying the vehicle down the line that a lemon law buyback was previously completed. Thus, the designation can help a buyer make an informed decision about whether to move forward with a vehicle purchase. 

 

What Is Disclosed During a Lemon Law Buyback? 

There is no one-size-fits-all in terms of the information that must be disclosed during a lemon law buyback. Every state has its own requirements relating to lemon law buybacks. Some of the most common pieces of information that must be released when a lemon is bought back include:

• Written statement that details a vehicle’s history as a lemon law buyback
• Branded title that reflects a vehicle’s status as a lemon law buyback
• Explicit statement that clearly indicates a vehicle is a lemon law buyback

If a car dealer does not disclose a vehicle is a lemon law buyback and sells the vehicle to a consumer, the dealer can face serious penalties. In this situation, the dealer can be required to replace or refund the total cost of the vehicle. The dealer may be subject to myriad civil penalties as well. 

 

How to Approach the Purchase of a Lemon Law Buyback

If you are weighing the pros and cons of purchasing a lemon law buyback, there are many factors you need to consider. First, it helps to analyze the vehicle’s history and value. Also, you should examine all of the vehicle’s repairs and discuss them with the dealer. 

Those who decide to purchase a lemon law buyback should verify that the dealer is operating in alignment with state and federal regulations. Make sure that the title and registration indicate that the vehicle is a lemon law buyback. If you have any concerns or questions along the way, share them with the dealer. 

Following the purchase of a lemon law buyback, keep track of all of your service records. If you encounter any vehicle problems, make sure you keep your receipts. That way, if you need to pursue compensation in a lemon law case, you can make a strong argument to support your request for compensation. 

 

When to Move Forward with a Lemon Law Case

If you need help with a lemon law buyback, it pays to work with a lemon law attorney. Initially, your lawyer will get as much information as they can regarding your lemon. They can then help you build a compelling case to help you complete a buyback. 

Do not expect your lemon law case to get resolved right away. Regardless, a lemon law attorney works diligently for their client. Your lawyer will make sure your legal rights are protected at each stage of your litigation. 

At Robison Lemon Law Group LLC, we can help you take the first step toward taking legal action in a lemon law buyback case. For more information or to request a free case review, please contact us online or call us at (844) 229-8940.