Is there a lemon law for used Cars in the State of Missouri?

If you receive an express written warranty with the used car you bought the lemon law for used Cars in the State of Missouri for used Cars.

An express written warranty can be

1. The remainder of a manufacturer's original warranty

2. A limited warranty given by the dealer separately

3. An extended warranty or service contract you purchase from the dealer

If you have any of these warranties, the substance of the new Missouri car lemon law applies.

State Consumer protection statutes

Some states have consumer protection statutes

They prohibit deceptive acts in the sale of used cars

These laws generally require that a car dealer respond to every question honestly

If you have purchased a used vehicle as a result of a false representation

Require that a dealership disclose certain facts even if the purchaser doesn't ask, say if the vehicle was a rental, salvaged or used as a demonstrator

Lemon Law for Used Cars in the State of Missouri

The Missouri New Vehicles Warranty Law, commonly called the "Lemon Law," protects buyers of new vehicles by enforcing the manufacturer's warranty.

Missouri Lemon Law does not apply to used cars.

Missouri Lemon Law does not cover used vehicles, except in cases where

1. The vehicle is a demonstrator or a lease-purchase

2. It has not been previously registered or titled

In these cases, Missouri's new car Lemon Law applies.

Other types of Lemon Laws for used car lemon in Missouri

There are several other types of laws that can be used to protect your lemon law rights if you are tricked into buying a used lemon car.

1. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a Used Car Rule that requires dealers to provide consumers with a Buyer's Guide with the information on warranty

2. If the dealer has failed you, the FTC Used Car Rule, gives you a right to a legal claim

3. The Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices (UDAP) laws give you a cause of action if the dealer has made verbal promises or hidden the truths relating to your used car

4. Missouri's version of the Uniform Commercial Code may provide you with relief on your used lemon car

5. The Truth in Lending Act and the Federal Odometer Act can be handy in obtaining used lemon car justice

You may save money on a used car but in most cases you may have to reconcile to the fact that they do not come with a warranty.

Lemon Law doesn't apply to a used car, buying a used car requires more caution.

Watch out for the following to protect your money on the used car:

The Buyer's Guide

1. The Federal Trade Commission requires dealers to display the Buyer's Guide in the window of each used car offered for sale

2. The guide gives basic information about the car and includes a warranty section

3. In the warranty section two choices must be checked, "as is - no warranty" and "warranty"

As Is: No Warranty Used car buying in Missouri

1. You are responsible for any repairs on an "as is" vehicle

If you buy a Used car from a private individual

1. The sale is not covered by the FTC rule

2. You will not receive a Buyer's Guide

3. Most cars are sold "as is" and without any warranty

Missouri Lemon Law provide for compensation to Missouri consumers of defective used cars,trucks and other vehicles.