ABA Family Legal Guide

Automobiles

Every driver should have at least a basic knowledge of the implications of buying or leasing and operating a motor vehicle. This chapter covers everything about the law and automobiles--the initial contract, consumer protection, maintenance and inspection, traffic law, and insurance.

1. Buying, Renting, and Leasing a Car
1. Buying a New Car
2. Buying a Used Car
3. Car Leasing and Renting
2. Consumer Protections
1. Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices
2. Lemon Laws
3. Warranties and the Uniform Commercial Code
4. Recalls
3. Inspections and Repairs
1. Inspections
2. Repairs
3. Service Contracts
4. Your Automobile and the Police
1. The Stop
2. The Search
3. Roadblocks
4. Drunk Driving
5. License Suspension and Revocation
6. License Renewal
7. Seat Belt Laws
8. Speeding and Other Offenses
5. Accidents and Insurance
1. Accidents
2. Insurance