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• Where can I get a 3 day permit?

  • Registration > First Time Registration

  When you have a salvaged vehicle that you are trying to reregister in Arizona, you will need to apply for a 3 day permit. A salvaged vehicle is one that has been totaled in some sort of an accident and has gotten fixed. The owner of a salvage vehicle needs to get it reinspected before he can get it retitled. To drive an untitled car is against the law, which can make it difficult to get the car to the inspection station. To do this, you need to get a 3 day permit. This allows a person to drive an unregistered vehicle or one with a suspended registration. A 3 day permit is only valid when being used for the following: Application for title or registration Emissions testing Inspection of the vehicle or for the vehicle to be repaired in order to meet with the requirements of emission or..

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• What is a lemon law buyback?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Lemon Law

  Lemon Law Buyback A lemon buyback is a vehicle that has been reclaimed by the car manufacturer on or after January 1,1996, because warranty promises were not kept after defects were discovered. The reacquired vehicle, before resale, must be registered in the manufacturer's name. The law's intent is designed to protect buyers of used cars and new cars.  Like all other lemons laws, this law may vary somewhat from state-to-state. In Oregon, for example, manufacturers must notify the DMV that a vehicle has been branded "Lemon Law Buyback." In addition, Oregon's consumer law requires that the seller of a vehicle branded as a Lemon Buyback must alert the buyer of the defect. This warning, as it were, must appear in writing and read as such: "This vehicle was re-purchased by its manufacturer..

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• What is the benefit of hiring a lemon law attorney?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Lemon Law

  Hiring a Lemon Law Attorney There are several reasons why you should hire a Lemon Law attorney: Often, during a lemon car hearing, it's you against a car manufacturer's representative. Unlike you, the representative is experienced in lemon car cases and knows how to use all of the legal loopholes and tactics in denying you of compensation. The representative will use your inexperience against you. Having a lawyer experienced in your state’s Lemon Laws representing you will counter this advantage.   A Lemon Law lawyer has in-depth knowledge of the car industry. He understands that manufacturing defects and design flaws can and often result in a lemon. A Lemon Law attorney understands your state's Lemon Laws. In Illinois, for example, in addition to the Lemon Law, there are also..

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• Where can I find a lemon law attorney?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Lemon Law

  Finding a Qualified Lemon Law Attorney in Your State You can easily find a Lemon Law lawyer online by conducting an Internet search. Simply type your state's name followed by the words "Lemon Law attorney." You'll be immediately directed to a long list of Lemon Law lawyers in your area. Or, if you prefer, search the yellow pages of your local phonebook. Lemon Law lawyers will be listed under the attorney category of "Consumer Rights."      Lemon Law lawyers understand your state’s specific Lemon Laws and what qualifies vehicles as lemons. These attorneys know whether your state’s laws cover only new cars or both new and used cars, how many auto repair attempts by a mechanic are required, and other related details. If you've been granted a hearing for a lemon car,..

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• What is the federal lemon law?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Lemon Law

  Understanding the Federal Lemon Law Officially known as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, this law offers protection to consumers in all states - and not just about "lemon car" purchases involving new cars or used cars. Instead, it's a broader law that applies to manufacturers who supply written warranties with their products. This Act makes it simpler for consumers to seek relief under a manufacturer's warranty, and provides means of recovering the damages as well as the legal costs involved with the action. It also forces manufacturers to follow the standards presented in their warranties, and to fix defective products within a “reasonable” timeframe. State Lemon Laws Now, in terms of specific vehicle Lemon Laws, it's best to consult your state's laws...

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