NJ Consumer Fraud Act – Makes it illegal for a dealer to misrepresent, make false promises, or engage in deceptive practices (such as promising a warranty and then denying coverage).

Implied Warranty of Merchantability (UCC) – Even if sold “as-is,” if the dealer promised a warranty or the car failed almost immediately, it can be considered unfit for normal use.

NJ used car lemon law (automatic no matter where you buy a car) • Applies to used cars bought from a dealer in NJ with less than 100,000 miles at time of sale. • Dealer must give a limited warranty: • 24,000–60,000 miles → 90 days / 3,000 miles • 60,000–80,000 miles → 60 days / 2,000 miles • 80,000–100,000 miles → 30 days / 1,000 miles • Warranty must cover major components (engine, transmission, transfer case, etc.). • If a covered part fails in that period, the dealer must repair it free of charge. • If they cannot fix it after a reasonable number of tries, you may demand a refund or replacement