first off is there such a thing? here's the skinny...
My wifes caravan finally died, we went to numerous used car lots in search of something we could afford to make payments on. anyhow we found a car after test driving and coming to an agreement with the car lot on financing and payments.
before we even left the lot the check engine light came on, they scanned it and said it was nothing... the next day I took it back in and they sent me to their mechanic, I dropped it off, a week later they call and say it's fixed. so we pick it up and before we get home the check engine light is on again! so back it went... they still have it. we bought it 27 days ago, we have had it only a few days... and we have made two payments on it already.( we have to keep our credit good) .
so what are my rights regarding this? they gave us a 30 day warranty, it's goping to expire by the time I get the car back and we havent put 50 miles on it yet. and before you ask...I tried the pleasant conversation route twice, the last convo was a bit more heated...and I'm sure this next one is going to push me mad!
Update 9/21.. so after dropping the car off on the 6th of sept, we called about it on the 12th and were told they had to order a MAF sensor. so we called again on the 19th to inquire where the hell our car was...we were again told they were waiting for a MAF sensor. well they called yesterday on the 20th and said it was ready! we picked it up and drove it home with no check engine light! well.. this morning my wife got in it and was driving to work and the light came on again
after driving to the lot to speak with someone .. we are once again dropping it off to get fixed. we talked to a lawyer that basically said we could drag it out in court.. but we should just play the game until they fix it. so tomorrow marks the 3rd payment we will have made... we bought the car on august 18th.. and we have had it in our possession only about 8 days total... I need a shot and a beer