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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Considering cost of car Lemon law does not apply in DMV. Even if used has to be less than 18 months old.

In Virginia, the Virginia Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Lemon Law) may apply to used cars if they were purchased new within the past 18 months and if they have mechanical or safety defects that can't be fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts. If the vehicle is older than 18 months or not covered by the original manufacturer's warranty, the Lemon Law likely won't apply, but other remedies might be available.

In Maryland, the Lemon Law covers used cars, but with specific conditions. It applies if the car has been driven less than 18,000 miles and owned for less than 24 months, or if the first owner purchased the vehicle within that timeframe.

n Washington D.C., the Lemon Law generally applies to new vehicles, not used cars.

Now Mazda warranty If the oil leak is due to a defect in a covered component (like a gasket or a worn-out seal), it's more likely to be covered however, Mazda excludes drain plug-related failures.

But if Mazda changed oil then can still be liable for plug related failures. So who changed oil. Was it the Mazda dealer or Dodge. Check your car fax.

I once bought a BMW used from a non BMW dealer. My car fax showed it was traded into a BMW dealer they did the BMW servicing. However, did not see in 30 days on their lot so put it online into this dealer only network and another non-BMW place bought it and then I bought it.

Lots of time dealer selling may not have changed oil. My GMC SUV I bought at a Cadillac dealer was traded in with oil change recently done at GMC dealer by prior owner.       
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Not OP 
However thanks for sharing this [/quote]

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