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Dear Motor Medics, I purchased a 2016 Buick LaCrosse a couple years back with 30k miles on it. The car was out of warranty and was a low-mileage used car purchase with a 100-point pre-purchase inspection.
Starting just three days after we purchased the car, multiple dash warning lights have appeared—ABS, trac, check engine, air bag and more.
We have taken the car back eight times for different electrical repairs and are wondering about two things. First, could it be a flood car? It was purchased just after a hurricane in the area we bought it. Second, is there a lemon law that covers so many repairs?
Denver in Kilgore
Dear Denver, Flood damage can happen, but it is rarer than you think. We have not seen a car in our shop that has had signs of flood damage in more than 10 years and we specialize in weird electrical issues so we would be likely to see them if they were out in the market.
You can check for water damage by pulling up the carpet and looking in hidden areas for rusting and dirty water stains.
No, about lemon laws. Each state either has them or not but they are likely not what you think. Investigate your Texas laws to see what they may cover and make sure you have every receipt for repairs detailing exactly what was done and how many times.
You may just have multiple issues caused by one common item. Take care, The Motor Medics
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