When a dealer sells a car, the dealer implicitly promises that it is in running condition and legal to drive at the time of sale. This is called...

Bought a used car, 46,000 miles. I drive it 8 miles and found it needs a new transmission, do I have any recourse ?

If the dealer replaces the transmission (and fixes anything else that goes wrong during the 60-day warranty period), it will have satisfied its...

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Are bankruptcy exemptions doubled in MA if filing jointly?

Yes. However, each spouse must have an ownership interest in any property in which s/he claims an exemption, including the wild card. If the...

Can I return a used car to a dealership and terminate the contract if it’s been 3 weeks for a problem they can’t diagnose?

The Mass. used car lemon law gives you the right to a refund if the car is out of service for at least 11 business days during the warranty period...

Lemon law in Massachusetts?

The Mass. new car lemon law provides remedies if, within the first year of 15,000 miles of operation, the car demonstrates a substantial defect...

When will I know if the plaintiff filed a default judgement against me. The court has defaulted me in Nov/2018

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Can I cancel lease?

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When do I have until to pursue a consumer protection claim against a major car dealership for a vehicle I purchased in July 2015

You may have claims under different theories with different limitation periods, but the statute of limitations under the Mass. Consumer Protection...

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Car dealer refuses to acknowledge engine problem even though it's under warranty.

A dealer who sells a car is considered to have promised that it is in workable condition at the time of sale. This is called the implied warranty...