While at a stop sign my daughter was hit by another car head on. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured. My car was sent to collision center and repaired. The collision center missed damaged from the accident, and did not reconnect my brakes on the one side of the car. Since the accident the car has had the suspension ball joint replaced 3 times (about every 6 months). The car had also been making noises since the accident and so far mechanics have not been able to figure out the problem. A mechanic may have discovered the issue of the noise as the ankle is leaking oil and left wheel bearing is damaged.  I have found myself trapped in a frustrating loop with the insurance company and service center trying to come to an agreement and find the problem with the car. In the mean time I find myself replacing the same part on my car not once, not twice, but three times. It's a vicious cycle many of us know all too well, and it's time for change.

The current legal framework does not protect consumers adequately when it comes to vehicles with recurring issues after a collision. While lemon laws exist to protect new car buyers with defects, there is a significant gap when it comes to post-collision repairs. A car, once repaired, should function seamlessly, yet countless individuals like myself find themselves repeatedly addressing the same faults, incurring unnecessary expenses and risking on-road safety.

I propose the creation of a lemon law bill that mandates companies to replace vehicles that have had the same problem fixed three times post-collision. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 6 million car accidents occur annually in the United States, leading to numerous vehicles needing extensive repairs. Without a protective regulation, consumers are at the mercy of repair shops and insurance companies, who are not bound to ensure long-lasting solutions.

By implementing a lemon law specific to post-collision repairs, we can:

1. Ensure companies take responsibility for proper and enduring repairs, saving consumers from repetitive and costly fixes.
2. Enhance road safety by ensuring repaired vehicles meet safety standards after multiple failed fixes, reducing accident recurrence.
3. Reduce the financial and emotional toll on consumers who have to spend continuously on recurring repairs.

To make this a reality, we need to urge our lawmakers to draft and pass a lemon law bill tailored to post-collision scenarios. We need a law that holds manufacturers and repair shops accountable, one that prioritizes consumer rights and safety on the road.

I invite you to support this cause by signing the petition. Together, we can advocate for a change that will protect us all from perpetual repairs and ensure our rights and safety are preserved.