Arizona Lemon Law Tips for Purchasing a Vehicle
The following information is from the the State of Arizona website:
- Purchasing and insuring a car requires signing
a legally binding contract. According to Arizona law you must be 18 years of age or older
to enter into a contract.
- There is no three-day cooling off rule when
purchasing a car! (new or used) You DO NOT have three days to cancel the contract -
this is a myth!
- Check various publications for repair records
on particular cars to determine reliability.
- Check a car dealer's reputation with the Better Business Bureau
by visiting their website.
- Find out whether the car comes with a warranty
and what warranties the dealer will honor and service .
- If you purchase a used car "AS IS"
the Used Motor Vehicle Warranties - "Lemon Law" A.R.S. § 44-1267 guarantees
that the car will be fit for ordinary purposes for 15 days or 500 miles after
delivery.
- If you purchase a used car from another person
(individual) this is considered a "private" sale and if you cannot settle
problems with the seller, you may need to consider Small Claims Court, Justice Court, or
Superior Court for help.
- Always get a used car inspected by an
independent mechanic (not at the dealership) BEFORE you buy the car.
- Get ALL promises in writing!
- Before purchasing a service contract -
consider what possible repairs might be needed, the costs of service contract deductibles,
exactly what is covered and what is NOT covered;
- READ, READ, READ any contract BEFORE
signing to determine if the service contract terms are acceptable and meets your
needs.
- Research new car features, dealer's costs,
shop around to get the best possible deal, and be prepared to negotiate.
- If you need to finance your new car, please
remember that getting your financing through the dealership may not be the best deal for
you. Always contact financial lenders directly (i.e., your bank or credit union) and
research all the terms of financing to get the best deal for you.
- Don't forget insurance! (Arizona law requires
it!) For more information contact the Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles and the Arizona Department of Insurance.
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