Anyone that isn’t rich or hasn't researched their car well, understands the all too familiar feeling of an unreliable car and the negative emotions that usually accompany such a vehicle. A Lemon is a vehicle that has three or more brake downs of the same verity. If you have a car that is simply ugly it doesn’t qualify as a lemon ride, it has to have some sort of constant mechanical problem in order to qualify as a lemon. There are many different ways to protect yourself however. For instance, if it is used, researching the reputation of the vehicle and the company, checking the odometer and taking it in for an inspection. Before purchasing a used car be sure to get the serial number (VIN) and check with the vehicle history services for a “history report”. Vehicles that have been involved in accidents have a tendency for parts to wear out much quicker, especially passenger vehicles. If you do end up with a lemon be sure you keep a record of every repair visit made, it is up to you to prove repair visits if you decide to deal with the situation through legal channels. You must keep proof of every visit that in fact, the same problem is continually occurring. Make sure that the date, time in, and odometer reading is recorded and the date and time you picked up the vehicle. In most States and Provinces you are covered by the Lemon Law if the vehicle has been in the repair shop for an accumulative number of days during the coverage period. Though you do need to look into local laws, pertaining to Lemon’s. Make absolutely sure that you keep either a video or written record of the time and place that you have had a brake down. The emotional distress from such incidents, have emotional bearing, if you do decide to go to arbitration with the case. Also keep in mind when purchasing a car, that parts for foreign cars are far more expensive then domestic. Keep in mind that if you purchase a car new and it has the same problem three times in a row it is the law for the dealer to either buy back the car or exchange it. Ultimately the responsibility is your’s, to ensure that you don’t end up with a lemon!
This is a list of some of the least reliable Cars: Mercedes Benz -S-Class, 1975-80 AMC, Pacer 1970-74, Chevrolet Vega 1970-1972, Citroen SM 1978-1988, Fiat Strada 1983-1989, Ford Bronco II 1957-1959, Ford Edsel 1971-1980, Ford Pinto 1978, Honda Accord Hatchback 1971, Mazda RX-21979 1984, Oldsmobile Delta 88 1984, Pontiac Fiero 1956-1968, Renault Dauphine 1957-62, Sachsenring Trabant P501981-1991, Yugo GVJaguar - S-Type, BMW 7 Series, Jaguar X-Type, Lexus IS220 DVW Golfs, Mercedes-Benz - E-Class, Mercedes-Benz -C-Class (V6), Volvo - S60(AWD), Saab -9-3, Pontiac - Grand Prix, Volkswagon Passat, BMW - 5 Series, Chevrolet Cobalt 2006, Nissan Sentra, Volkswagen Jetta (5cyl.), Chevrolet Aveo, Mercedes-Benz M-class, Land Rover LR3 (V8), Cadillac SRX (V8), Mercedes-Benz R-class, Pontiac Solstice, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Mercedes-Benz SLK (V6), Chevrolet CorvettePorshce 911, CarreraFord Mustang (V6), Volkswagen Touareg, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hummer H32006, BMW X5 (V8), Volvo XC90 (I6 and V8), Ford Explorer (V8), Mercury Mountaineer (V8), Nissan Armada, Infiniti QX56, Lincoln Navigator, Hummer H2
This is a list of the most unreliable brands Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Mazda, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, Saturn, Volkswagen and Volvo.
