Follow the Steps of the Arizona Lemon Law
Okay, so you think you have bought a brand new lemon of a car and think you might be able to win in court with a good Arizona lemon law attorney. You have a problem with your car that just can’t seem to be fixed. Here are the steps you should take to make sure you do your part. First, stay on top of things. Keep all your repair receipts and be sure each receipt has enough detail so when the courts look at your receipts it will be very clear to them that you are dealing with the same problem over and over again.
Do not leave the repair shop until you are satisfied with the phrases that are on your receipt. One question to ask your attorney is about using the same mechanic or to try a different mechanic. Isn’t it really better if you can just get the car fixed and then keep it? But I would ask an attorney who has a lot of experience with the Arizona lemon law because switching mechanics might cause you problems in court. And these possible problems are not even mentioned in the Arizona lemon law statutes so how would you know?
Secondly, read the law and be sure you don’t miss any time or mileage deadline or you will miss out on using the Arizona lemon law should you need them eventually. Keep good records and get repairs done as quickly as possible by a qualified, certified mechanic. Don’t go to a neighborhood backyard mechanic because this will not hold up in court. In most cases it is best to use the repair shop of the dealer where you bought the car, but just to be certain you should probably ask your lemon law attorney about this detail. You could benefit from the advice of an Arizona lemon law attorney even on a decision like where to have your car repaired. What looks like a simple decision might prove to be otherwise. Better to be safe than sorry.
Third, be sure you follow the step that says you must report the warranty problem to the manufacturer or the dealer where you bought the car or the company that issued the warranty. It might be a good idea to write more than one letter. I would write to all three. Ask your lemon law attorney about what kind of special postage and handling you need on those letters to have them be recognized by the courts. You might even need to get these letters notarized. You know these important details are not in the Arizona lemon law.
If you think you have a lemon you need to get help from an attorney who has enough experience with the Arizona lemon law to be able to advise you on these details. Surprises can pop up anywhere in these steps, and the attorneys with experience have seen all the surprises so it is best to hire an Arizona lemon law attorney as soon as you can in the process.
