I have a '00 Taurus and it broke down after 2 weeks of my driving. I have a blown head gasket and it turns out it could have been solved if the thermostat had been changed and the radiator had been flushed. Does my car apply to the lemon law
Does the SC lemon law require the car to be brand new?
Steve provided you a good link, but apparently didn't read in info in it since he gave you the wrong answer, the content from the link says that car does not qualify, see the second and fourth questions on the web site:
Q. When is a car considered a lemon under the law?
A. The law defines a lemon as a new motor vehicle (passenger car, van or truck) that:
1. was bought on or after October 3, 1989;
2. has a defect that impairs its use or will lower its market value substantially; and
3. which the manufacturer cannot repair within a reasonable time.
Q. Does the lemon law cover anything other than new motor vehicles?
A. No. It only covers passenger motor vehicles (cars, vans, small trucks).
So - new cars/vans/trucks only.
That car is 10 years old, it would not be reasonable for any failure to be considered a defect after it's been on the road this long.
Does the SC lemon law require the car to be brand new?
Your car qualifies for the lemon law in SC.
http://www.scconsumer.gov/faqs/lemon_law鈥?/a>
jeebus Steve. Did you even READ the link you posted?
from that lin Steve provided:
Q. Does the lemon law cover anything other than new motor vehicles?
A. No. It only covers passenger motor vehicles (cars, vans, small trucks).
So, when that car was sitting on the lot, you didn't pop the radiator cap or check that overflow tank?
Did you even get your favorite mechanic to look the car over for you?
Ouch.
Lemon law = vehicles under manufacturer's warranty. I see no way a 2000 Taurus qualifies.
