consumer protection laws

In South Dakota, consumers who purchase a used vehicle are not provided the same lemon law protection that consumers receive when they buy a new car.

Consumers in South Dakota who have experienced constant issues with their vehicle can choose to file a claim with the South Dakota office of Consumer Protection. Some car owners may also wish to consult with a lemon law attorney to ensure that all of their legal options are fully understood. It is recommended that car owners describe their vehicle problem in detail and in the same way each time they take it in to be repaired. According to an article, a report has to be made four times for the same problem in South Dakota for a consumer to be protected under the law. It is also advised that a car owner read the auto dealer’s documentation and sign it after any work is completed on a vehicle.

In California, documenting repairs for a recurring problem with your car is also important. However, there is no set number of repair attempts for you to qualify for California lemon law protection. Every vehicle lemon law case is different, which is why it is important to understand your legal rights and how they pertain to your specific situation. Reading the Howard Silver California lemon law reference guide is a good step in better understanding how to handle owning a problematic vehicle and avoid buying a lemon. If after viewing this guide you have additional questions, please call lemon law lawyer Howard D. Silver at 1-866-49-LEMON.

Every year, Consumer Reports magazine issues a ranking of the most reliable cars based on an intricately tailored set of criteria. The magazine analyzes data from a combination of cumulative tests on automakers’ models and predicted reliability based on reader responses. The magazine’s 2009 findings produced some surprising insights that may run counter to public thought.

Japanese and Korean cars dominate in reliability, with 36 of the top 48 highest reliability scores. All Hondas and Acuras scored above average reliability, while larger companies like Toyota and Nissan produced very few vehicles scoring below average. American brands Dodge, Cadillac and Chrysler rounded out the bottom of the pack.

Perhaps the most unexpected finding from the study was that many luxury brands proved less reliable than more affordable models. Inexpensive small cars and mid-sized family sedans proved to be the most reliable vehicles by category. Luxury brands BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz fell within the bottom third.

Although cars are never guaranteed to run flawlessly, many states have consumer protection laws to protect and help those who have been sold a sub-standard vehicle. Consumers should seek the guidance of an experienced California lemon law attorney to educate them about their rights. If you suspect you’ve been sold a lemon, call the Law Offices of Howard D. Silver for a free consultation about your case at 866-49-LEMON.