Using the Arizona lemon law to protect consumers' rights - Macey & Aleman

The attorneys of Macey & Aleman know how to aggressively use the Arizona lemon law to help you get damage reimbursement for a defective car. Both the Arizona lemon law and the federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act have been designed to provide consumers with certain rights and protections. By combining these statutes, our lawyers have an arsenal of powerful tools to help Arizona residents who have purchased a lemon.

If you are considering taking on a giant automobile company, you'll want to make sure you have an equally powerful legal team on your side. For the best results, you need attorneys that deal with Arizona lemon law issues on a daily basis. Macey & Aleman is one of the nation's largest consumer protection firms. Our attorneys strive to protect the rights of consumers who have purchased defective automobiles and other motor vehicles by utilizing the lemon law, the Uniform Commercial Code and the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. Our attorneys have the background, knowledge and ability to explain your alternatives and get you results.

Arizona lemon laws designed specifically for consumers like you

The state's lemon law covers all motor vehicles designated primarily for transporting persons or property over public highways. The law does not, however, cover (1) the portions of a motor home designed, used or maintained primarily as a mobile dwelling, office or commercial space; (2) vehicles with a declared gross weight over 10,000 pounds; and (3) vehicles sold at public auction.

If you have a lemon on your hands, it is not worth much if you don't do anything about it. However, if you decide to take action, you have a wide range of remedies. The vehicle may qualify if during the first two years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first, it has had four repairs or has been out of service for 30 or more calendar days.

If you qualify for relief, the manufacturer shall, at your option, replace the vehicle with a vehicle of equal value or accept the return of the vehicle and refund purchase price plus all collateral charges less a reasonable allowance for consumer use.

Practical advice for the future

Before making a purchase, research the vehicles that you are considering. There is lots of information out there that could help you detect a possible problem before you buy. Don't be afraid to ask questions at the dealer. Test drive the car on rough pavement, tight corners and expressways. Turn off the radio and listen for suspicious noises.

And most importantly, get everything in writing including warranty information and anything else related to your purchase and save it. Save every scrap of information that you get from the dealer including your contract, credit application, owner's manual, warranty information and window price sticker. If the salesman makes a promise, get it in writing - a verbal promise means nothing.

Think you have a lemon?

If you're considering taking on a giant automobile company in a case, you'll want to make sure that you have your own giant on your legal team. That's where we come in. For a FREE consultation with an attorney, you can fill out our confidential form or call 866-536-6601.