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Manufacturers are required to supply notice RSA 357-D with the delivery of a new motor vehicle sold in the state of New Hampshire. It applies to new motor vehicles sold or leased (for two or more years). A new motor vehicle is defined as a passenger vehicle or truck with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 9,000 pounds, motorcycle or off-highway recreational vehicle as defined in RSA 215-A:1,VI.
If, during the express warranty period, you discover a defect which substantially impairs the use, market value or safety of this vehicle, and it has not been successfully repaired after three repair attempts by the manufacturer, its agent or an authorized dealer, or it has been out of service by reason of repair of one or more non-conformities, defects or conditions for a cumulative total of 30 business days, you may be entitled to apply for a comparable replacement or refund of purchase price plus incidental damages less a reasonable allowance for use.
In order for a repair attempt to qualify, you must obtain a written repair order. Neither the manufacturer nor any agent of the manufacturer (including the dealership service) may refuse to provide you with a written repair order at your request. The vehicle is deemed to be out of service if it is in for repair for a majority of the day.
You can’t use the New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Law if you elect to use the manufacturer’s dispute settlement mechanism. And you may not use the Arbitration Law if you have stopped making payments on any lease or financing agreement because of the vehicle’s condition.
The New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Arbitration Program includes other
eligibility requirements which you must meet to qualify.
Forms for electing to proceed before the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle
Arbitration Board should be included with your new vehicle on delivery.
For information as to your rights under the New Motor Vehicle Arbitration
Law or for additional forms, contact the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle
Arbitration Board, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord, New Hampshire, 03305, telephone
603-271-6383, or your car dealer.
Driving While Tired is a Huge Risk
Ever keep driving even though you knew you were getting far too tired? In
many surveys, large numbers of American drivers admit doing just that. And
according to AAA, that’s a very bad idea. Drowsiness slows our reaction
time, decreases awareness, and impairs your judgment - just like drugs and
alcohol.
You should take a break from driving if you suffer from any of these
symptoms while driving:
• Have trouble keeping your eyes opened and
focused.
• Can’t keep your head up.
• Daydream or have wandering, disconnected
thoughts.
• Yawn frequently or rub your eyes repeatedly.
• Find yourself drifting from your lane or tailgating.
• Feel irritable and restless.
• Drift off the road and hit the rumble strips.
If you have any of these symptoms, pull off the road as soon as possible and
find a safe place to park and sleep. Don’t drive drunk and don’t drive
sleepy. As your protection partners we’d like to see you around for a long
time to come!
