Anybody want to take a shot at this? 07 5.4l
08-18-2014, 11:34 AM
#13
Senior Member
Was there any warranty when you purchased it or was it sold AS IS? I understand your frustration, and most dealers I buy from would make it right, if you bought it AS IS the dealership is not obligated to do anything to the truck. If there is a warranty and they are not wanting to do the work that is a different story.
08-18-2014, 03:28 PM
#14
Was there any warranty at time of purchase? I know around here dealers are required to offer a warranty of some type depending on the miles and year of vehicle.
"The Used Car Lemon Law was enacted in 1996 to protect consumers who purchase a
used car from a New Jersey dealer. The law requires that the dealer provide a
minimum warranty (30 day / 1000 miles, 60 day / 2,000 miles or 90 day / 3,000 miles)
which is based on the vehicle’s mileage at the time of sale. Only components of the
power-train (engine, transmission, front and rear wheel drive) are covered under the
law. The law does not cover vehicles sold for less than $3,000, are more than 7 model
years old, have been declared a total loss by an insurance company or that have over
100,000 miles on the odometer at the time of purchase. If during the period of the
limited warranty, the dealer is unable to correct the problem after 3 repair attempts
or 20 calender days out of service, the consumer may qualify for relief under the law.
No certified letter from the consumer is required. Accepted applications are
scheduled for a hearing at the Office of Administrative Law (O.A.L.) at one of three
locations: Newark, Trenton or Atlantic City. There is no filing fee. In order to prevail
in a Lemon Law case, the consumer must prove that the defect substantially impairs
the vehicle’s use, value or safety."
http://www.nj.gov/oag/ca/ocp/lemreport/ann_report05.pdf
"The Used Car Lemon Law was enacted in 1996 to protect consumers who purchase a
used car from a New Jersey dealer. The law requires that the dealer provide a
minimum warranty (30 day / 1000 miles, 60 day / 2,000 miles or 90 day / 3,000 miles)
which is based on the vehicle’s mileage at the time of sale. Only components of the
power-train (engine, transmission, front and rear wheel drive) are covered under the
law. The law does not cover vehicles sold for less than $3,000, are more than 7 model
years old, have been declared a total loss by an insurance company or that have over
100,000 miles on the odometer at the time of purchase. If during the period of the
limited warranty, the dealer is unable to correct the problem after 3 repair attempts
or 20 calender days out of service, the consumer may qualify for relief under the law.
No certified letter from the consumer is required. Accepted applications are
scheduled for a hearing at the Office of Administrative Law (O.A.L.) at one of three
locations: Newark, Trenton or Atlantic City. There is no filing fee. In order to prevail
in a Lemon Law case, the consumer must prove that the defect substantially impairs
the vehicle’s use, value or safety."
http://www.nj.gov/oag/ca/ocp/lemreport/ann_report05.pdf
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JohnGalt (08-18-2014)
08-19-2014, 09:08 AM
#18
Senior Member
I completely agree, however there is no contractual obligation to do so. Good luck let us know how it turns out. I had a similar experience with a trans am I had. Rear end went out days after I had it. The dealership told me tough ****, so i lived and learned. Told everyone I knew not to go there and i don't know of a single person that has to this day.