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Originally Posted by SonnyakaPig
The OP should contact a lawyer that handles lemon law in their state and find out if they take the case on contingency. That means the client pays nothing if the case isn't settled or won at trial. In certain states, in Lemon Law cases, the auto manufacturer pays the attorneys fees. At the very least it's a free consultation with a local attorney to see how the law works in the OP's state. In CA for instance, the client pays nothing unless the case settles or is won and the auto manufacturer pays attorneys fees.
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Waste of Time for now once he reaches the magic number 4 or 30 days in the shop he can file the Lemon Law.
Below is the Lemon law for the state of Michigan.
Michigan's Auto Lemon Law
The law applies to privately owned passenger vehicles and those leased after January 1, 2000, used for personal, family or household purposes. Some business-type vehicles may also be covered. The law does not apply to larger trucks, motor homes, motorcycles, or off-road vehicles.
A defective vehicle is one in which the same problem has not been repaired after four attempts, or a vehicle that is out of service 30 days or more for repairs. The first report of the defect must be made within one year from the date of delivery to the original purchaser or lessee or during the term of the manufacturer's warranty, whichever period is shorter.
If the vehicle you purchase is defective, you may be entitled under state law to replacement of it or a refund of the cost of the lease. To obtain replacement or refund, you must first report the defect in writing to the manufacturer and you may be required to first arbitrate the dispute.
In order to protect your rights under Michigan's Lemon Law, follow these steps:
Keep copies of all correspondence to and from the manufacturer and the dealer.
Keep copies of all work orders for repairs on the vehicle, including the date(s) the work was performed and the mileage on the vehicle at the time of the repair(s).
Follow all requirements of the warranty, including any requirement that the repairs must be done by an authorized dealer specified by the manufacturer.
The OP has not yet reached the requirements for the Lemon Law claim he is close but they are very strict if you have not reached the requirements you cannot file.