However most of us are stuck having to a buy a used car from a dealer or privately at some point or another. The downside to this is that you can get a car that at first seems like everything you ever wanted, and soon becomes your worst nightmare.

What I have come to learn is that by the time that you begin to realize that you have bought yourself a lemon, it is usually too late. The car has already outlived its 90 day warranty which is often filled with loopholes for the dealer anyway. What does this mean for you? It means that you are screwed.

Most people who buy their cars used know that dealers set up their agreements in terms that will serve only their best interests. Buyers also assume that there is nothing really that they can do in order to get the most out of their money. 

That couldn’t be further from the truth.

In fact, there is a lot that you can do to protect yourself even after you have bought yourself a lemon.

This is going to be your comprehensive guide to what you can do if you find yourself in that very position. You will even get to know the steps that you can take just to prevent yourself from getting one in the first place.

Even if you take all of the steps needed, you might still wind up with a lemon when you try to get your next car. Knowing what to do and what your rights are is the best thing that you can do.

That’s right: as a buyer you do have rights as well.

In fact, there are laws that are designed to protect you should you find that you get stuck with a bad car and a terrible dealer. This is where you will get armed with all of the information that you could need now and in the future.

The best place for you to start your journey is to learn what steps you should take in trying not to buy a lemon in the first place. That is where our journey is going to begin.

• Car Buying Checklist
  Car checllist for lemon law and buying the car
  
  
• Do You Have a Lemon
  The first thing that helps you in dealing with your new lemon vehicle is to first know for a fact that you legally have a lemon.
  
  
• Lemon Law Basics
  Lemon Law basics, state information
  
  
• Lemon Law Facts
• Understanding the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
  The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is the federal law that governs and monitors consumer product warranties.
  
  
• Actual Lemon Law
  Lemon laws vary slightly from state to state. Here is the California Lemon Law.
  
  
• What You Should Know About VIN numbers
  The VIN is how you can get all of the records for everything that will ever happen to that car. It displays a car’s uniqueness and manufacturer and it also provides a method to trace your car from the factory all the way to the junk yard.
  
  
• Manufacturers Responsibility
  The Lemon Law requires manufacturers to meet the terms of all of the warranties. Mmanufacturer must repair or correct any defect or condition which impairs the use and value of the vehicle, while it is under the warranty period
  
  
• Know Your Rights
  Lemon rights are generally defined by each state’s individual law as well as the written warranty that can be found inside each vehicle owner's manual. These rights are usually higher than what the manufacturer or dealer will admit to when you buy your car
  
  
• Filing Lemon Law Notices
  Information on how to file a Lemon Law claim
  
  
• Lemon Law Legal Proceedings
  What to expect at the actual Lemon Law hearing after filing a complaint
  
  
• Complaint Do’s and Don’ts
  Here are some very interesting do's and don'ts that you should take to heart on complaining about your lemon that will get you much farther on fixing your lemon problem.
  
  
• Choosing a Lemon Law Attorney
  Guidelines and Information on choosing a Lemon Law attorney to represent you