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Chapter 2: A Motor Home Lemon Story
Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez decided to wait until they got back to Nevada to buy a new motor home. The salesperson said he knew of a way they could buy the motor home from his dealership without paying California sales tax. On the advice of the dealership, Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez agreed to take delivery in Nevada, where there is no state sales tax.
This is not illegal. It does, however, raise jurisdictional issues: the question of which state’s laws apply. You should consult with an attorney before taking delivery away from the dealer’s facilities.
Multiple Warranties
Because several companies manufactured different major components of the motor home, Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez received more than one warranty:
- Chassis, two years or 24,000 miles
- Engine and transmission, five years or 50,000 miles
- Motor home living area, two years regardless of mileage
- Other miscellaneous warranties for such things as appliances