Car Purchase Legal Rights

Summary

Oregon laws protect car buyers through implied warranties, the Oregon Lemon Law, and the Unfair Trade Practices Act. Document all issues and repairs, and consider filing a complaint with the Oregon Department of Justice if the dealership is uncooperative. Small claims court may be an option for unresolved disputes.

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What are the laws on buying a car from a car lot in oregon , the car is now broken down and the mechanic from the dealership put the wrong parts on it and left bolts out of engine mounts
In Oregon, there are laws to protect consumers who buy cars from dealerships. Here are some relevant points:
- Implied Warranty: Cars sold by dealers have an implied warranty of merchantability, meaning the car should work as expected.
- Oregon Lemon Law: Applies to new cars with serious defects that can't be fixed after multiple attempts.
- Unfair Trade Practices Act: Protects consumers from deceptive practices.
Have you contacted the dealership about the issue?
Yes we have contacted them, we just want to be prepared when we go back, so far we have replaced the starter the alternator and the battery, we noticed that * bolts were left out ot the engine mounts and there was the wrong size fuses put in the fuse panel and the car is still not running anymore
It sounds like you might have a strong case under the Unfair Trade Practices Act. Here are some steps you can consider:
- Document Everything: Keep records of all repairs, conversations, and receipts.
- Contact Oregon DOJ: File a complaint with the Oregon Department of Justice.
- Consider Small Claims Court: If the dealership doesn’t resolve the issue, you might pursue a claim in small claims court.
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