Oklahoma's lemon law does not include used vehicles. However, you may find relief under several other laws designed to protect you in the event you purchase a defective used vehicle.
Existing Code
The warranty states that a vehicle will function in the capacity it was manufactured to operate. If the dealer denies the warrant of merchantability, the Uniform Commercial Code may be used to cancel the sale of a used vehicle in Oklahoma.
Expressed Warranties
Oklahoma states that dealers must comply with all expressed warranties. This includes verbal statements expressed by the dealer and dealer advertisements. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is more consumer-friendly. It covers any product that costs more than $25 with an expressed, written warranty. If your are successful in your claim, the act allows you to recover your attorney fees.
Federal Laws
The Federal Trade Commission's Used Car Rule requires a posted buyer's guide on all used vehicles. The guide becomes a part of your sales contract that overrules any contradictory terms in your vehicle contract. The Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices law and the Truth in Mileage Act covers you if the dealer performs deceptive acts such as not disclosing negative vehicle information or rolling back the odometer.
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