The infotainment system not only allows you to listen to music but also comes with several safety features. For example, the backup camera increases your field of vision so you can avoid accidents. But if your infotainment system is defective and the dealership is not able to repair it, they may be required to give you a new vehicle or fully reimburse you.
How to Be Eligible
Once you have purchased a car that is under a warranty, you will be protected by lemon laws. All cars and other products under a written warranty in the United States are protected under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. There are also state laws that affect will protect you if you purchase a new car that is under warranty.
Federal Vs. State Lemon Laws
Given that federal lemon laws are broader, you might wonder why state lemon laws are useful. Usually, you're entitled to the full value of the car under state lemon laws. With federal lemon laws, you are only entitled to the difference between what you paid and what you would have paid if you had known that the defects existed.
Therefore, under federal law, for your infotainment system, you would only receive compensation for what you paid minus the value of the car with a defective infotainment system. If the car is more difficult to use than it should be and doesn't have essential safety features, you'd need to figure out how much less the car would be worth. This step isn't necessary with state lemon laws.
How Lemon Laws Work
To take advantage of lemon laws either, you must follow a series of steps. If you aren't sure where to begin, it's important to consult with a lemon lawyer who is licensed to practice in the state in which you reside.
Several Repair Attempts Are Required
You must give the dealership a reasonable number of attempts to repair your car. There is no specific figure because some car defects might require more repair attempts than others. Because lemon lawyers handle these cases all the time, they will have a general sense of how many repair attempts are considered reasonable.
Your attorney might encourage you to have the car repaired more than what is even considered reasonable. The dealership might eventually fix the infotainment system. Even if they fail, you'll have a strong case for why you should be entitled to full compensation under your state lemon laws.
For more information, contact a local lemon lawyer.
