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Although it is true that many major cities now offer their own public transportation system, ranging from buses to trains to taxis, people still seem to want to have their own vehicles rather than using these transportation systems. In fact, current statistics indicate that the car today is still the most popular form of transportation in America. It would seem then that today, in many urban suburbs, it is an absolute necessity. The same goes for of course, for rural areas and small towns. Although it is clear that many people would prefer a brand new car before buying a used one, it is also true that not everyone can afford a new car. This has resulted in the used car business becoming today a multi-billion dollar a year industry. This has also resulted in a growth in the automobile repair business. Dealing with Minor Car Problems and Defects It is a known fact that minor car problems are a normal part of owning a vehicle. This is especially true when owners tend to neglect the standard maintenance procedures including regular routine oil-changes and tune-ups. Such minor car troubles as having a flat tire or having ones engine over-heating is considered as being a normal part of owning a vehicle. On the other hand, excessive car trouble is something altogether different, and this is especially true if the car is used. There is a general rule that when a car has a defect that may impair the safety of the vehicle as well as its value and use, and this is a defect that has been repaired 3 or 4 times or more within the warranty period, the car may be designated as being a lemon. In this case there is what is referred to as a lemon law in place in most states as a means for helping to protect consumers in the case of predatory dealerships or negligent manufacturers. Lemon Laws Described Although lemon laws can vary from state-to-state, in most states, they are based on the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The Federal Magnuson-Moss Act which was passed by Congress in 1975, is a federal law that acts to govern consumer product warranties. According to the Federal Magnuson-Moss Act, sellers and manufacturers are required to make available to all consumers detailed, written information regarding warranty coverage. It also helps to enforce those obligations that have been outlined in the warranty. In most states laws deal with the following: vehicle type, warranty length, and number of repair attempts. As an example, for the state of Virginia, such a vehicle is any that is used for family, household, or personal purposes that has experienced three repair attempts or has been out of service for 30 calendar days during a warranty period of 18 months. In the case of the state of Idaho, the vehicle must be a new vehicle being used for business or personal purposes. There warranty period of 2 years or 24,000 miles, and at least 4 repair attempts or having been 30 days out of service.