1. The Virginia Lemon Law
The Virginia Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase new cars with substantial defects that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. If your car meets the criteria for a lemon under the lemon law, you may be able to reject it and get a full refund or replacement vehicle.
2. The Virginia Used Car Warranty Act
The Virginia Used Car Warranty Act requires used car dealers to provide certain warranties for vehicles they sell. These warranties may cover defects in the car's engine, transmission, steering, brakes, and other major components. If your car has a covered defect, you may be able to get it repaired or replaced at the dealer's expense.
3. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a federal law that protects consumers who purchase products with warranties. This law requires warranties to be clear and conspicuous, and it prohibits manufacturers and dealers from making false or misleading claims about their products. If your car's warranty is not clear or conspicuous, or if the dealer made false or misleading claims about your car, you may be able to sue for breach of warranty.
4. The common law
In addition to the above laws, you may also have legal rights under the common law of Virginia. The common law is a body of law that is based on past court decisions. In Virginia, the common law may allow you to recover damages if you can show that the car dealer made a misrepresentation or omitted a material fact about the car that induced you to purchase it.
If you are considering returning a car that you have purchased, you should speak with an attorney to learn more about your legal rights.
