Three Reasons Arizona Lemon Law is Top Notch

Lemon laws are different in every state and all are supplements to the Federal Lemon Law, called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.  Arizona residents have two options that some states do not offer.  Firstly, the Arizona Lemon Law permits unsatisfied car buyers to sell their defective vehicle, as long as the mandated written disclosure states the owner is aware of the defects.  The manufacturer of the defective car must be notified of the unsatisfied buyer’s intention of selling the car.

Secondly, lemon law in Arizona also permits dissatisfied car buyers to trade in the defective car.  The same written disclosure must be prepared for a trade-in and the auto manufacturer must be informed in writing of the buyer’s intent to trade-in the car.

For either a sale or trade-in of a defective car, it is best to use a written statement from a professional inspection as the basis for the written disclosure.  Be sure to use a certified mechanic for all inspections, and get complete documentation of all defects.  These documents will most likely be used in court, so the language must be specific and concise.  Since an expert in the field might testify at the court case, it is very important that the written disclosure contain the exact terms commonly used by professional vehicle inspectors.

If you purchase a vehicle in Arizona and subsequently discover defects which substantially and negatively affect its safety, use, or value, then the lemon law in Arizona may help you receive satisfaction from the car manufacturer.

Additionally, lemon law in Arizona covers more than new car purchases.  Also qualifying for protection by the Arizona Lemon Law are leased cars, pre-owned cars, recreational vehicles, motor homes, motorcycles, boats, computers and other big-ticket consumer products.  All products must have been sold with a written warranty in effect at the time of purchase in order to satisfy the requirements of the Arizona Lemon Law.