One of the most important things that we tell our clients is that when it comes to filing a Lemon Law claim in Arizona, time is your enemy!
There is very strict statute of limitations for filing a Lemon Law claim in Arizona. But don’t worry. Even if your vehicle falls outside of the time period for filing a Lemon Law claim, there is a federal law that may still apply to your case. It’s called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA), 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.
This law not only protects people whose vehicles fall outside of the Lemon Law period, but also covers products like RVs, trailers, boats, motorcycles, and off-road vehicles. While the requirements are similar to a Lemon Law claim, the federal law is not the same thing and unfortunately doesn’t provide consumers with the same type of remedies as provided under state law.
Usually what that means for you is cash compensation. They’re called cash-and-keep settlements. Basically, we negotiate to get you the most money possible, and then you can keep the vehicle or get rid of it. It’s up to you. If they’ve fixed it and you want to keep it, nothing about your warranty will change. If you have future repair issues, they still have an obligation to fix it under the warranty.
But if you’ve had enough and want out of it, cash can still be a great way to do that, because once we settle your case and get you paid, you can turn around a negotiate a trade with the dealer or sell your vehicle on the private market. Going about it this way actually allows some people to come out in a better financial position than they would have going through the Lemon Law process.
So keep an open mind when it comes to settlement. Henry negotiates hundreds of these deals every year. There’s not just a one-size-fits-all solution, and that’s why about 95% of our cases settle in about 90 days or less. Don’t let them tell you it’s hopeless and nothing can be done about your situation.
Call Henry and DROP THE HAMMER!
