[net.auto] What can I do about a lemon?

jbh (12/01/82)

I bought a Dodge Colt from a dealer in Queens, N.Y. in Aug. 81. I've
driven over 18,000 miles on it.
3 weeks ago my battery went dead. 2 weeks ago I had to put new brakes
in and last week the whole car died on a highway.  As it turns out, I
need a whole new motor (which could cost >$2000) for the car.
My guarantee was the 12 months/12000 miles kind.
Does anyone know if there's anything I can do about this (force the
dealer fix it for free, etc.)

	Thank you,

mhuxa!jbh
Jeff Huttel
Bell Labs  Short Hills, N.J.  (201) 564-2455

Anonymous (12/01/82)

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zeppo!Anonymous    Dec  1 14:59:00 1982

jd (12/01/82)

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zeppo!jd    Dec  1 15:12:00 1982

Check out the warranty on the engine/drivetrain.  It may be for longer
than the 12month/12kmile warranty on the entire car.  My car has a 
24month/24kmile warranty on the engine/drivetrain ($100 deductible
for the second year) that I just learned about lately (noone told
me about it when I bought the car).  I think a lot of car manufacturers
have this type of deal, if not better.