Protecting The Rights Of Car Buyers Under The Uniform Commercial Code

The purchase of a new car may be a milestone in an individual’s life, and just as any purchaser, you might have reviewed all the legal aspects surrounding your transaction. However, it is difficult to imagine that the new or used automobile you are purchasing could be defective or a “lemon.”

If a seller in Georgia denies repairing the damage, attorney Michael Flinn is ready to assist you. The first thing you should know is that you have rights and options. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) of Georgia states that a buyer has the right to reject goods under justifiable causes. Therefore, it is your right to return a defective car not compliant with the law.

Helping You Protect Your Rights As A Consumer

The [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″] provides comprehensive and customized legal solutions to protect the rights of consumers and strives to hold the responsible parties accountable. Attorney Flinn’s practice started in 1985. Since then, he has gained considerable experience crafting legal strategies to address his clients’ legal needs based on complex legal instruments like the UCC’s TARR (Tender, Acceptance, Rejection and Revocation) Baby.

TARR Baby, 24 Drake L. Rev. 52, 60–70 (1974) covers and regulates all the stages involved in the sale of a car, as follows:

• Tender refers to the sale of goods to a buyer and protects the buyer’s right to reject a car or any defective good that fails to comply with the terms and conditions of a contract.
• Acceptance pertains to the stage where a customer accepts the defective good in the belief that the relevant manufacturer will repair the defect detected as it is under warranty.
• Rejection is the right of a buyer to reject the defective product upon discovery of such defect within “a reasonable time,” a time frame decided by courts should the controversy lead to a lawsuit.
• Revocation covers the discovery of nonconformities of defects in a car after a long usage time. A buyer may revoke the acceptance of said goods even after warranties disclaim. Nonconformities include minor and substantial defects.

Cars are complex goods, and the discovery of defects could require the intervention of experienced individuals. As consumers, we trust that manufacturers and sellers work under high-quality standards and operate according to the law. After discussing your situation, Mr. Flinn will be forthright about your options, and, when possible, build a legal strategy accordingly and fight for your rights.

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