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TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Nicholas J. Sacco which would prohibit used car dealers from waiving their obligation under the Lemon Law when a vehicle fails inspection as a result of faulty emissions control equipment was approved by the Senate yesterday by a vote of 37-2.

“Whenever you buy a car from the dealer – new or used – there’s a basic expectation that the vehicle will at least be able to pass inspection,” said Senator Sacco, D-Hudson and Bergen. “However, problems with the vehicles emissions control equipment might never be detected by even the more conscientious of drivers until the car is brought to an inspection facility. Instead of forcing drivers into the difficult position of having to pay for costly repairs just to pass inspection, this bill would create a level of protection and maintain the dealer’s responsibility, even when the driver signed a warranty waiver.”

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Nicholas J. Sacco which would prohibit used car dealers from waiving their obligation under the Lemon Law when a vehicle fails inspection as a result of faulty emissions control equipment was unanimously approved yesterday by the Committee.

“When you buy a car from the dealer, whether it’s new off the lot or used, you have an expectation that your car will, at minimum, be able to pass inspection,” said Senator Sacco, D-Hudson and Bergen. “While many drivers may be able to spot mechanical issues which could spell trouble down the road, problems with the vehicle’s emissions control equipment may be undetectable until the car is actually up for inspection. Instead of forcing drivers into the difficult position of having to pay for costly repairs to pass inspection, this bill would maintain that dealers have a responsibility, even if the driver signed a warranty waiver.”