This is the tenth in a series of posts regarding the Wisconsin Lemon Law. We hope to provide information and educate consumers who are having various vehicle or dealer related problems.
Used cars sold by Wisconsin dealerships are required to have a sticker in the window called the Wisconsin Buyer's Guide. Read it carefully before you buy. The window sticker describes the items the dealer inspects, explains defects, and lists any included warranties. Dealers must inspect the vehicle and disclose any noticeable defects. If you notice a defect shortly after purchase that was not disclosed on the buyer's guide, ask the dealer to cover the cost of the repair. If the dealer refuses, please consult an attorney by contacting us or completing the Case Review Form below.
Wisconsin Statute section 100.18 was enacted as a prohibition against deceptive advertising, and was meant to protect the public from all untrue, deceptive or misleading representations made in sales promotions, including representations made in face-to face sales where no media advertising is involved. This would include oral representations made by vehicle salespersons as well as representations made regarding vehicles on used car buyer's guides. If you believe the vehicle you have purchased has misrepresented to you, please contact Attorney Craig Vance at 414-476-5700, toll-free at 866-476-5700, or use the Case Review Form.
This is the ninth in a series of posts regarding the Wisconsin Lemon Law. We hope to provide information and educate consumers who are having various vehicle problems.
If you buy or lease a new motorized wheelchair or scooter for use by persons with disabilities, under state law you have protection if the chair or scooter has chronic defects. Wisconsin Statute, section 134.87 is known as the Wheelchair Lemon Law. It entitles the owner of a chair or scooter that meets the statutory definition of a "lemon" to a refund or replacement and payment by the manufacturer of actual attorney fees and costs if you prevail. If you are successful in court under this statute, you are entitled to recover double the amount of any monetary loss, as well as payment of actual attorney fees and costs.
The law applies to new motorized wheelchairs and new three-and four wheel scooters that are covered by a one-year express warranty. A "lemon" motorized wheelchair or scooter is one with a "substantial" defect or condition that the manufacturer or its authorized dealer has unsuccessfully attempted to repair at least four times or that has been out of service because of "substantial" defects for a total of 30 calendar days, which do not have to be consecutive.
The defect or condition covered by the warranty must significantly impair the use, value or safety of the chair or scooter. Defects that are the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modification of the equipment by the owner are not covered by the law.
Each time your equipment is in for repairs, make sure you obtain a repair invoice that shows the problems you reported. You should obtain a repair invoice even if the shop cannot determine or fix the problem, or if you are complaining about a continuing problem. If your equipment is in for repairs more than one day at a time, make sure the warranty repair order specifies the date it was brought in and the date it was returned. Keep copies of all purchase contracts, warranties, warranty repair orders, letters and other materials on the equipment and its problems.
If you are experiencing motorized wheelchair or scooter problems, please contact Attorney Craig Vance at 414-476-5700, toll-free at 866-476-5700, or use the Case Review Form.
This is the eighth in a series of posts regarding the Wisconsin Lemon Law. We hope to provide information and educate consumers who are having various vehicle problems.
ATV problems may be covered by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a Federal law that protects the buyer of any product that comes with an express written warranty. This law applies to any product that you buy that does not perform as it should.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act ("MMWA") gives consumers considerable rights in dealing with the manufacturers of ATVs. This law guarantees that certain minimum requirements of warranties must be met, and provides for disclosure of warranties before purchase.
The MMWA significantly affects the rights of ATV buyers. For any product that has a written warranty, if any part of the product, or the product itself, is considered defective, the consumer may be entitled to relief including refund or replacement and payment of actual attorney fees and costs. Warranty repairs must be completed within a reasonable number of repair attempts and without charge. In determining the defective nature of a product, many law firms have successfully argued that the lemon manufacturers should be given three attempts to repair the defect before a finding can be made that the product is defective.
A consumer may pursue legal action in Wisconsin Circuit Court to enforce their rights under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The law provides for in addition, the consumer's attorney fees will be paid by the manufacturer if the consumer prevails.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act was enacted by Congress in 1975 in response to widespread misuse by merchants of express warranties and disclaimers. The purpose of the Act is to make warranties on consumer products more easily understood and enforceable and to provide the law with better means to protect consumers.
If you are unable to resolve your dispute with the dealer, please contact Attorney Craig Vance at 414-476-5700, toll-free at 866-476-5700, or use the Case Review Form.
This is the seventh in a series of posts regarding the Wisconsin Lemon Law. We hope to provide information and educate consumers who are having various vehicle problems.
Snowmobile problems may be covered by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a Federal law that protects the buyer of any product that comes with an express written warranty. This law applies to any product that you buy that does not perform as it should.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act ("MMWA") gives consumers considerable rights in dealing with the manufacturers of snowmobiles. This law guarantees that certain minimum requirements of warranties must be met, and provides for disclosure of warranties before purchase.
The MMWA significantly affects the rights of snowmobile buyers. For any product that has a written warranty, if any part of the product, or the product itself, is considered defective, the consumer may be entitled to relief including refund or replacement and payment of actual attorney fees and costs. Warranty repairs must be completed within a reasonable number of repair attempts and without charge. In determining the defective nature of a product, many law firms have successfully argued that the lemon manufacturers should be given three attempts to repair the defect before a finding can be made that the product is defective.
A consumer may pursue legal action in Wisconsin Circuit Court to enforce their rights under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The law provides for in addition, the consumer's attorney fees will be paid by the manufacturer if the consumer prevails.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act was enacted by Congress in 1975 in response to widespread misuse by merchants of express warranties and disclaimers. The purpose of the Act is to make warranties on consumer products more easily understood and enforceable and to provide the law with better means to protect consumers.
Obtaining relief under the lemon law is a technical process. We can help you in determining whether your snowmobile qualifies for lemon law relief. If you believe you are entitled to lemon law relief or have questions regarding snowmobile warranty problems, please contact Attorney Craig Vance at 414-476-5700, toll-free at 866-476-5700, or use the Case Review Form.
This is the sixth in a series of posts regarding the Wisconsin Lemon Law. We hope to provide information and educate consumers who are having various vehicle problems.
Boat problems may be covered by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a Federal law that protects the buyer of any product that comes with an express written warranty. This law applies to any product that you buy that does not perform as it should.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act ("MMWA") gives consumers considerable rights in dealing with the manufacturers of boats and other watercraft. This law guarantees that certain minimum requirements of warranties must be met, and provides for disclosure of warranties before purchase.
The MMWA significantly affects the rights of boat and watercraft buyers. For any product that has a written warranty, if any part of the product, or the product itself, is considered defective, the consumer may be entitled to relief including refund or replacement and payment of actual attorney fees and costs. Warranty repairs must be completed within a reasonable number of repair attempts and without charge. In determining the defective nature of a product, many law firms have successfully argued that the lemon manufacturers should be given three attempts to repair the defect before a finding can be made that the product is defective.
A consumer may pursue legal action in Wisconsin Circuit Court to enforce their rights under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The law provides for in addition, the consumer's attorney fees will be paid by the manufacturer if the consumer prevails.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act was enacted by Congress in 1975 in response to widespread misuse by merchants of express warranties and disclaimers. The purpose of the Act is to make warranties on consumer products more easily understood and enforceable and to provide the law with better means to protect consumers.
Obtaining relief under the lemon law is a technical process. We can help you in determining whether your boat qualifies for lemon law relief. If you believe you are entitled to lemon law relief or have questions regarding boat warranty problems, please contact Attorney Craig Vance at 414-476-5700, toll-free at 866-476-5700, or use the Case Review Form.
This is the fifth in a series of posts regarding the Wisconsin Lemon Law. We hope to provide information and educate consumers who are having various vehicle problems.
Used car problems may be covered by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a Federal law that protects the buyer of any product that comes with an express written warranty. This law applies to any product that you buy that does not perform as it should.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act ("MMWA") gives consumers considerable rights in dealing with the manufacturers of lemon used cars. This law guarantees that certain minimum requirements of warranties must be met, and provides for disclosure of warranties before purchase.
The MMWA significantly affects the rights of car buyers. For any product that has a written warranty, if any part of the product, or the product itself, is considered defective, the consumer may be entitled to relief including refund or replacement and payment of actual attorney fees and costs. Warranty repairs must be completed within a reasonable number of repair attempts and without charge. In determining the defective nature of a product, many law firms have successfully argued that the lemon manufacturers should be given three attempts to repair the defect before a finding can be made that the product is defective.
A consumer may pursue legal action in Wisconsin Circuit Court to enforce their rights under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The law provides for In addition, the consumer's attorney fees will be paid by the manufacturer if the consumer prevails.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act was enacted by Congress in 1975 in response to widespread misuse by merchants of express warranties and disclaimers. The purpose of the Act is to make warranties on consumer products more easily understood and enforceable and to provide the law with better means to protect consumers.
Obtaining relief under the lemon law is a technical process. We can help you in determining whether your vehicle qualifies for lemon law relief. If you believe you are entitled to lemon law relief or have questions regarding used car warranty problems, please contact Attorney Craig Vance at 414-476-5700, toll-free at 866-476-5700, or use the Case Review Form.
This is the third in a series of posts regarding the Wisconsin Lemon Law. We hope to provide information and educate consumers who are having various vehicle problems.
Wisconsin's Lemon Law, Wisconsin Statute section 218.0171, provides relief for consumers who buy or lease a new semi-truck having a substantial defect or condition that cannot be repaired in a certain number of repair visits or a certain amount of time. It entitles the owner of an automobile that meets the statutory definition of a "lemon" to a refund or replacement and payment by the manufacturer of actual attorney fees and costs if you prevail. If you are successful in court under this statute, you are entitled to recover double the amount of any monetary loss, as well as payment of actual attorney fees and costs.
The law applies to new semi-trucks that are covered by a one-year express warranty, including demonstrator or executive-driven vehicles. A "lemon" semi-truck is one with a "substantial" defect or condition that the manufacturer or its authorized dealer has unsuccessfully attempted to repair at least four times or that has been out of service because of "substantial" defects for a total of 30 calendar days, which do not have to be consecutive.
The defect or condition covered by the warranty must significantly impair the use, value or safety of the semi-truck. Defects that are the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modification of the vehicle by the owner are not covered by the law.
Each time your equipment is in for repairs, make sure you obtain a repair invoice that shows the problems you reported. You should obtain a repair invoice even if the shop cannot determine or fix the problem, or if you are complaining about a continuing problem. If your equipment is in for repairs more than one day at a time, make sure the warranty repair order specifies the date it was brought in and the date it was returned. Keep copies of all purchase contracts, warranties, warranty repair orders, letters and other materials on the equipment and its problems.
Obtaining relief under the lemon law is a technical process. We can help you in determining whether your vehicle qualifies for lemon law relief. If you believe you are entitled to lemon law relief or have questions regarding semi-truck warranty problems, please contact Attorney Craig Vance at 414-476-5700 or use the Case Review Form.
This is the second in a series of posts regarding the Wisconsin Lemon Law. We hope to provide information and educate consumers who are having various vehicle problems.
Wisconsin's Lemon Law, Wisconsin Statute section 218.0171, provides relief for consumers who buy or lease a new truck having a substantial defect or condition that cannot be repaired in a certain number of repair visits or a certain amount of time. It entitles the owner of an automobile that meets the statutory definition of a "lemon" to a refund or replacement and payment by the manufacturer of actual attorney fees and costs if you prevail. If you are successful in court under this statute, you are entitled to recover double the amount of any monetary loss, as well as payment of actual attorney fees and costs.
The law applies to new trucks that are covered by a one-year express warranty, including demonstrator or executive-driven vehicles. A "lemon" truck is one with a "substantial" defect or condition that the manufacturer or its authorized dealer has unsuccessfully attempted to repair at least four times or that has been out of service because of "substantial" defects for a total of 30 calendar days, which do not have to be consecutive.
The defect or condition covered by the warranty must significantly impair the use, value or safety of the truck. Defects that are the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modification of the vehicle by the owner are not covered by the law.
Each time your equipment is in for repairs, make sure you obtain a repair invoice that shows the problems you reported. You should obtain a repair invoice even if the shop cannot determine or fix the problem, or if you are complaining about a continuing problem. If your equipment is in for repairs more than one day at a time, make sure the warranty repair order specifies the date it was brought in and the date it was returned. Keep copies of all purchase contracts, warranties, warranty repair orders, letters and other materials on the equipment and its problems.
Obtaining relief under the lemon law is a technical process. We can help you in determining whether your vehicle qualifies for lemon law relief. If you believe you are entitled to lemon law relief or have questions regarding truck warranty problems, please contact us at 414-476-5700 or use the Case Review Form.