| The federal lemon law protects you from faulty | | | | payments, insurance and maintenance can be costly, |
| vehicles. Lemons are deemed such because after you | | | | and hence why many people choose to own a |
| have purchased it; it fails to work, turning out to be | | | | pre-owned car. Depending on the state you live in, auto |
| sour like a lemon. Every state has a lemon law and | | | | insurance may be costly. |
| there are federal lemon laws as well. If you purchase | | | | Insurance rates are based on a number of things, such |
| a car and it does not work after you have purchased | | | | as the type of car you have, whether it is new or |
| it, you may return it to the dealer stating this law. There | | | | pre-owned, the area you live in and many other |
| are lemon law lawyers available in the nation to assist | | | | factors. If you live in the city that is known for high auto |
| with such claims, should a dealer be uncooperative. | | | | thefts, a new car may not be your best bet when it |
| When purchasing a car, especially a used vehicle, be | | | | comes to insurance. Therefore, choosing a used car |
| sure to find out what to do should your car turn into a | | | | that is a few years older would probably be more |
| lemon. In some states, it is extremely important to have | | | | economical. Owning a used car, however, can put you |
| a well functioning car. States such as Michigan and | | | | at risk for finding a lemon. Sometimes, it is possible to |
| California almost always require a car to drive to | | | | find a new car that is a lemon. Either way, it is |
| places such as the market or doctor. In these states, | | | | important to know your rights should your car be a |
| and many others, public transportation is not as strong | | | | lemon. |
| as it is like in New York City or in Washington, DC. | | | | Cars that turn out to be lemons are a serious pain to |
| Also, many states and cities are not laid out in close | | | | handle, especially if you are the type of person that |
| proximity to malls, grocery stores, and recreational | | | | needs a car. But again, discussing the procedures to |
| outlets. Therefore, many people are required to have a | | | | deal with a lemon is the best thing to do before you |
| car to drive. | | | | take the car off the lot. Particularly with used cars, the |
| Buying a car is the ticket to freedom from public | | | | previous owner may not have disclosed everything to |
| transportation. If you have a car, you do not need to | | | | the dealer about the car. Also, individuals who sell their |
| wait for the bus or subway. You can come and go as | | | | cars personally may not have shared all the cars |
| you please. Of course, if your friends do not have a | | | | faults with you. In both cases, knowing your rights |
| car, then you may become their chauffeur. Many | | | | about lemon law is always best. |
| people would like to own a car, however, car | | | | |