There are many obvious benefits to buying a used car. It's a much more
economical decision, especially since new cars decrease in value as soon as
they're off the lot. But with the way
that Jersey's lawmakers have been pushing to better cover used car buyers,
browsing the used cars
for sale in NJ is becoming an even more attractive option for
drivers.
The New Jersey Senate and Assembly introduced two new bills last month to
better protect used car consumers in the state. The bills propose to extend the
lemon law to cover pre-owned vehicles, so should a vehicle be materially
defective, the buyer can potentially be fully compensated for the purchase. Any
vehicle with a defect that significantly compromises the usability or safety
within the specified time period will, under this law, need to be repurchased
by the dealer as opposed to waiting for the dealer to make repairs and, in some
cases, have the buyer be responsible for the costs.
If you're buying from a reputable used car dealer, this shouldn't be an
issue – in any case, the law only covers abuse or damage caused by the dealer
or the dealership's personnel. Regardless, it's great news for Jersey car
buyers. Many buyers are wary to purchased pre-owned vehicles as they are
concerned that they don't know what they're getting. Now they can have the
peace of mind of knowing that they aren't liable for buying a faulty vehicle.
New car buyers would benefit from the bills as well, since they can now
ask the manufacturer allow an immediate return of any vehicle with fewer than
24,000 miles that is defective.