When you drop your car off for maintenance or repairs, you should be able to expect that your car will be returned to you in good condition. However, one New Jersey woman left her minivan with a dealership in August of last year and never saw it again. After authorizing additional work on the vehicle in September, the van owner started calling about the van and even going to the dealership, though she was told they needed to “find” the van. Records then showed that someone picked the van up back in August but the dealership has no idea who picked it up. The owner has filed a police report for a stolen vehicle and may file a lawsuit against the dealership.

Car dealerships should be reliable when they sell or repair vehicles for clients. However, the above is only one example of potential negligence or even dealership fraud. In fact, the Better Business Bureau reports 59 complaints that have been filed against that same company. These complaints range from sales issues to delay in repairs to more reports of stolen vehicles. Unfortunately, various forms of dealership fraud can be relatively common and anyone who is a victim should discuss their rights with an attorney as soon as possible.

New Jersey Law Protecting Consumers

New Jersey legislators have recognized how vulnerable consumers can be when dealing with car dealerships. After all, most people are not car experts and cannot identify when a car may have problems or when a dealership is engaging in fraud. In addition, a car is a substantial purchase on which many households rely on to get to work, school, and other obligations. If you buy a car that needs constant repairs—called a “lemon”–or that suddenly disappears from a dealership lot, you may not only experience significant inconvenience but also significant financial cost.

New Jersey Lemon Law provides relief for certain qualifying consumers who have purchased a lemon from a dealer in NJ. If your vehicle qualifies as a lemon, the law provides relief for costs including the purchase price, repair or rental expenses, and much more. Instead of requiring you to go through the entire litigation process in state court to get relief, an experienced Lemon Law attorney can instead bring your claim to an administrative judge, which can resolve your claim much more efficiently. However, these claims under the Lemon Law can be complex, so it is imperative to have an attorney handling your case who understands this law.

Call for a Consultation with an Experienced NJ Lemon Law Attorney

If you have purchased a lemon or have been the victim of any type of dealership fraud, you should not hesitate to call an experienced New Jersey Lemon Law lawyer at the Law Office of David W. Polsky for help. Please call for a free consultation at 973-686-9787 today.