A WOMAN’S new $28k Range Rover completely turned off after 9 days – and she couldn’t get refund due to a legal loophole.
Maria Juarez explained: “It’s been rough because I have to make the car payment, and I don’t have a car and had to borrow a car from family members.”
Woman’s new $28k Range Rover ‘completely turns off’ after 9 days – she can’t get refund due to legal loophole[/caption]
Woman’s new $28k Range Rover ‘completely turns off’ after 9 days – she can’t get refund due to legal loophole[/caption]
Woman’s new $28k Range Rover ‘completely turns off’ after 9 days – she can’t get refund due to legal loophole[/caption]
Idaho News 6 has reminded car buyers that there’s no ‘Lemon Law‘ in Idaho for used cars which means you could lose a huge amount of money if you aren’t careful.
Maria bought the Rover for $28,000 from Alic Motors on Fairview in July of last year.
It broke down nine days later and Maria explained: “It started jerking and then completely turned off.”
Levon Arnold, owner of Long Arm Mechanics took over the repairs on Maria’s rover and began negotiating with Alic Motors to pay the bill.
Arnold works alongside the Better Business Bureau’s Restoring Trust Program which helps customers who are victims of fraud.
And he has taken out a lawsuit against Alic Motors and is suing them for breach of contract, claiming nearly $14,000 for the cost of replacing Maria’s engine.
The lawsuit claims that on April 9 of this year, company manager Rob Alic promised to pay nearly 14 thousand dollars for the repairs.
Idaho News 6 has seen several e-mails to confirm this statement.
Senior Reporter Roland Beres asked: “How much communication did you have with the dealer?
“Constant, we have full records of every time we contacted them and gained approval,” explained Arnold.
The Better Business Bureau grade both accredited and non-accredited businesses on how responsive they are to customer complaints.
“Alic Motors has an F rating with the Better Business Bureau,” said Dale Dixon, Chief Innovation Officer for the BBB reports Idaho News 6.
The news team called Alic Motors on numerous occasions but the other company director Mustafa would not comment on camera.
However, he did confirm a check for nearly 14 thousand dollars, which he explained he had used to pay Long Arm for the cost of the repairs.
Tips on buying a used car
When looking to buy a used car, U.S. News & World Report experts have a few tips before walking onto the sales lot.
- Set a realistic budget. Some cars are more expensive to insure and register than others depending on engine type, body style, weight, and the amount of doors. Before being swindled by a crafty salesman, it’s important to know what you can and can’t afford.
- Researching what car would fit best into your lifestyle can save a lot of time. Would a sedan work better for your garage or narrow street? Would a truck meet hauling or towing needs? Knowing what suits your needs can narrow down your options.
- Look into certified pre-owned cars. Certified pre-owned cars are backed by the manufacturer and come with comprehensive warranties at affordable prices. Some manufacturers have better deals on CPO cars, so research diligently.
- Not all financing options are created equal. Depending on where you look to finance, if that’s on the table, be very careful about who you finance with. Your best option would be to get preapproved by your bank before going in to give you an idea of what rates are affordable, and to give a dealership incentive to meet or beat those rates.
- Consider a used car inspection. Depending on where you’re buying a vehicle from, you can opt to pay roughly $200 for a used car inspection to have key components examined by an expert.
- Consider a vehicle history report. When things get close to signing, buying a vehicle history report based on the VIN can help clarify the previous owners, maintenance records (if it was taken to a dealership), title status, and more.
Source: U.S. News and World Report
Arnold confirmed he received that payment, but since the legal case had already been filed, he said Alic Motors is still liable for interest, legal fees, and storage of the Range Rover.
Experts say it’s important to remember that Idaho does not have a Lemon Law for used cars, meaning car buyers should do their homework before signing on the dotted line.
In order to avoid losing their money – buyers should have any car checked out by an independent mechanic before signing on the dotted line.
You should also get a Carfax to make sure a car hasn’t been involved in a crash.
Maria concluded: “I’m really, really happy to finally get this car after a year.”
But it took more than a year for her to get her Range Rover working properly.
Woman’s new $28k Range Rover ‘completely turns off’ after 9 days – she can’t get refund due to legal loophole[/caption]
