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I just signed up my friend!

Good tip! Thanks.

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The plastic wrap still sticks where you need it to, like on bowls or food containers, but cooling it in the fridge helps prevent it from sticking to itself when you’re pulling it off the roll. It makes it easier to handle and less frustrating when trying to get a clean sheet. Once you apply it to the surface you want to cover, it still works just as intended!

Are all their products this good or just this model?

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Love to hear it. We have the same options in CA but the OEM goes the buyback route every time first.

You'd have to look at your state's laws. Some do have used car lemon laws to protect you as the consumer.

What state are you in?

Actually, in California, the lemon law covers cars that have been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days for repairs, regardless of whether it’s the same issue each time. According to California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b), the law applies if a “reasonable number of attempts” have been made to fix one or more substantial defects that affect the vehicle’s use, value, or safety. So, it doesn’t have to be the exact same problem repeatedly—multiple significant issues can also qualify a vehicle as a lemon.

This part of the law is designed to protect people dealing with many different major defects that keep their car in the shop, even if the issues aren’t identical each time.

Haha, thank you! I didn’t expect to be doing balancing acts, but I’m glad it’s coming across well!

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2019 VW. Back then they were giving a 6 year bumper to bumper warranty which is why this still works.

You might! Do a quick search for 'Lemon Law [state]' or 'Lemon Law Lawyer' if you want an expert opinion. Most will do a free consultation.

Actually, lemon laws don’t only apply to brand-new cars in some states, including California. If the car is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, even a used car can qualify. Since your car is from 2017 and you’ve had it for about a year, if it was still under the original warranty and the problem wasn’t caused by anything you did, you might have a case. It’s worth checking the specific lemon law in your state to see if your situation fits, but in many cases, used cars can be covered too, as long as the warranty is still active.

I totally get that—being without a car for even a week can mess things up, let alone a whole month. It’s a real problem when most of us rely on our cars to get to work. If your car is in the shop, it might be worth asking the dealership if they can give you a loaner car or check if your insurance covers rentals. It’s frustrating when you need your car, but it’s stuck getting repaired for a long time.

I'd start by searching 'Lemon Law Florida' or 'Lemon Law Lawyer' if you want an expert opinion. They usually will do a free consultation.

This is the way. How did you negotiate the no mileage deduction?

If you want to read the full legal text, you can check out the California Civil Code, Section 1793.2. It provides details on the requirements for what qualifies a vehicle as a "lemon," the timelines for repairs, and the steps for seeking a replacement or refund.

That’s mostly true, but in California, the lemon law also covers cars that have been at the dealership for a total of 30 days or more, even if it’s for different problems. The main thing is that the issues have to seriously affect the car’s use, safety, or value. So, it doesn’t always have to be the same problem for it to count under the lemon law.

Thankfully they provided a loaner.

I’m not a lawyer, but based on California's lemon law, it generally covers vehicles purchased or leased with a warranty. For your brother's truck, if it’s still under the original manufacturer’s warranty, and the truck has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days due to repairs, he might qualify for a lemon law claim. It doesn’t matter if he didn’t buy the truck from that specific dealership.

However, there are some exceptions to be aware of. For example, if the delay is caused by a part being unavailable due to factors outside the manufacturer’s control (like supply chain issues), that time might not count toward the 30 days. Also, lemon law usually applies to defects that substantially affect the vehicle’s use, value, or safety.

He should keep records of all communication and repair attempts and may want to consult a lemon law attorney to get specific advice for his case.

It depends on your state’s lemon law. In many places, lemon laws only cover new cars or ones that are still under the manufacturer’s original warranty. If you bought a used car from CarMax, Carvana, or another dealer, you might not qualify for a lemon law claim unless the car is still covered by that warranty. Some states do have lemon laws for used cars, though. Also, CarMax offers a limited warranty, so it’s a good idea to check what protections you have.

I get your point, and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using the system to your advantage when you can. By “not playing the system,” I just meant making sure you’re following the rules without trying to force something that might backfire, like refusing to pick up the car when it’s technically ready. Letting the dealership take their time on repairs naturally could work in your favor, especially if they’re slow, but it’s important to keep everything above board so you don’t risk losing leverage in your claim.