Have you ever bought a new or used car that you were really excited for but it turns out to be full of defects? Are you tired of bringing your car to the dealership to get it fixed only to find out that it wasn't? You may think why should I care I don't have a defective car, but if that time comes and you end up with a junk automobile, only then will you feel like all doors are closed especially if the problem is really substantial. You may feel like selling the car is easier but you'll be at a loss trying to convince customers to buy the car.

In Canada, there's a program called Camvap. It's known as the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan. It's basically the customer and a manufacturer representative with an arbitrator. The arbitrator hears both sides and can either order the manufacturer to repair the vehicle (which happens more,) or buying back the vehicle. If ordered to repair the vehicle however, the problem may not be fixed as stated in the work order. And you'll be back at phase one. Camvap isn't covered by all manufacturers and their decision is final, meaning you agree not to take the manufacturer to court, should the arbitrator not rule in the customer's favor. 

So what is a lemon law? In the US, if you have a problem with your car and the dealership couldn't get it repaired within three times in most states, (enforceability varies by state) you are entitled for dollar to dollar compensation. This includes legal fees, the cost of the car (buyback), time off work, etc. Some states also have used car lemon laws. This also applies to cars that are leased or financed.

One question you may ask; is it a must to get compensation by fighting in court? The answer is no. If the manufacturer agrees to buyback the vehicle then going to court isn't necessary if you come to an agreement on how it is settled. This may or may not work due to the manufacturer wanting to fight in legal battles or customers wishing for a different outcome. Some manufacturers won't fight it however because they know that the lemon law exists and they may think that the legal battle isn't worth it.

So I'll leave you with this. Would you like like to have an automobile that may stall or has a substantial defect and you have no option but to lose even more money and get rid of your car for another one? Most likely that's a no!