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Always Get a Lemon Check - 3 Reasons

Buying a used car can be a great way to save
money, but it can also cost you a lot more if2. Lemon Laws Lemon laws protect consumers
you end up buying a lemon. Having a lemonwhen they purchase a vehicle that has
check prior to purchasing a used car is onerepeated problems immediately or very soon
of the most important things you can do, andafter purchase. Lemon laws vary by state, so
too many people skip this step. Having theyou need to look up your state's laws to know
car inspected by an independent third partywhat  your  rights  are.
is one of the primary ways you can find out
if something is wrong with the car. BelievingShould you find that the vehicle you
whatever the seller tells you about the carpurchased is defective, a record of a
is not enough, no matter how sincere ormechanical check can work in your favor. This
honest the person appears to be. After all,ensures that the seller cannot claim that the
their  motivation  is  to  sell  the  car.damage occurred after you purchased the
vehicle. Obviously, if a mechanic determines
The best place to have a lemon checkthat there are serious problems, you should
performed is through a dealership that sellsavoid the car. However, if smaller issues are
that make and model of car. Mechanics at thenoted that later become bigger issues, you'll
dealership are familiar with the parts, knowhave a record that these were noted prior to
how much repairs cost, and can inform you ofpurchase. Of course, this can work against
any common problems with a particular model.you as well. If you learn that a car has
It's worth spending the money to have the carsignificant problems, it's not worth the
inspected. If any repairs are needed, you cancost.
price the repairs and determine your best
option, such as negotiating for a lower priceThe types of repairs may also have an effect
or  walking  away.on whether or not lemon laws apply. Safety
issues are of more concern than minor
Having a used car inspected prior to purchaserepairs. Therefore, safety-related issues may
is probably the most important step in therequire fewer repair attempts than others
process. Here are three good reasons why youunder  certain  lemon  laws.
should  get  a  lemon  check.
Lemon laws apply to vehicles that require
1. You'll Learn More About the Car While arepeated repairs over a short amount of time.
seller may be honest, it's possible that heSo even if you are aware of a needed fix, if
or she is unaware of problems with thethe problem is not fixed with one or more
vehicle. Alternatively, it could be that therepairs (sometimes up to four, depending on
seller knows that repairs are needed andthe state), you may be protected by lemon
wants to sell the car rather than pay forlaws. Be sure to keep detailed records of all
repairs. Unfortunately, not everyone ismaintenance, beginning with the first lemon
honest, and the only way you can determinecheck  and  any  repairs  thereafter.
the true state of a car is to have it
thoroughly inspected. A vehicle that looksAlso, keep in mind that lemon laws only apply
great from the outside may have seriousto vehicles that are used for family or
problems inside. A skilled, independentpersonal use, at least part of the time.
mechanic can give you an honest opinion aboutVehicles used solely for business purposes do
the  state  of  the  car.not fall under lemon laws, but other laws
apply.
A lemon check can also alert you to other
problems such as mileage fraud or other3. You'll Save Money Having a lemon check
hidden problems with the car. If you rundone on a potential purchase will only save
across any suspicious activity, such asyou money in the long run. The check will
adjusting mileage or other problems, you candetermine whether you should invest in the
walk away from the sale. If you skip havingvehicle to begin with, and will give you an
the lemon check, you will never know aboutidea of potential repairs and the estimated
these issues prior to purchasing the vehicle.cost. Simply avoiding a lemon can save you
hundreds or thousands of dollars, from the
In addition, conduct a VIN (Vehicleinitial cost of the vehicle (that you won't
Identification Number) search on the car tobe able to resell) to any repairs.
learn  more  about  the  car's  history.



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