Do I have I have any rights after buying a new scooter that does not run?
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Do I have I have any rights after buying a new scooter that does not run?
I bought a scooter from a manufacturer in CA. I live in FL. I paid 2700.00 cash for this scooter.I have been sending Emails to the company stating that the back tire keeps going flat, the scooter won’t run, and the battery will not stay charged. They are telling me that I need to fix the scooter myself. The bike has been sitting in my garage since I bought it. Do I have any rights to get this scooter fixed at the company’s expense or do i have to fix it myself?
Asked on May 16, 2011 under General Practice, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
IF the scooter was defective from the manufacturer, then they need to repair, replace, or rescind--that is, they need to either correct the problem (or pay for you to take it to someone who can fix it), or send you a replacement scooter that works, or else take the scooter back and refund your money. They can't simply say that it's your problem; you paid to get a working scooter, and that's what they need to provide. If they won't do this voluntarily, you can sue them for compensation. So the answer is, you do have rights, if there problem is the manufacturer's fault.
Note that if the scooter was delivered good, but has suffered problems after that, then the manufacturer would *not* be liable.
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