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Home » US Law » 2022 New York Laws » Consolidated Laws » GBS - General Business » Article 35-A - Aftermarket Rustproofing Warranties of New Motor Vehicles

730 – Definitions.

§ 730. Definitions. Whenever used in this article: 1. “Aftermarket rustproofing” means the application of rust-inhibiting material to various areas of a new motor vehicle after the vehicle has been assembled. 2. “Buyer” means a natural person who buys or receives aftermarket rustproofing on a new motor vehicle if such vehicle is bought for use […]

731 – Written Warranty Required.

§ 731. Written warranty required. A person who applies aftermarket rustproofing to motor vehicles sold in this state shall provide the buyer with a written warranty which complies with the requirements of this article.

732 – Written Warranty; Contents.

§ 732. Written warranty; contents. The aftermarket rustproofing warranty required by this article must contain the following terms: 1. Defects. The body sheet metal, structural members and frame of the motor vehicle are warranted not to rust through from the inside out during the warranty period specified. 2. Corrective action. (a) The warrantor will, as […]

733 – Warrantor Liability for Authorized Aftermarket Rustproofing; Notification.

§ 733. Warrantor liability for authorized aftermarket rustproofing; notification. 1. It shall be unlawful for a warrantor to include in any warranty agreement a clause that purports to limit a buyer’s warranty protection on the basis that the buyer has, or may have, a claim under an existing warranty. 2. It shall be unlawful for […]

734 – Remedies; Violations and Penalties.

§ 734. Remedies; violations and penalties. 1. A buyer injured by a violation of this article may bring an action to recover damages. Judgment may be entered for up to three times the actual damages suffered by a consumer up to one thousand dollars, or one hundred dollars, whichever is greater, if the court finds […]

735 – Cumulative Remedies; Prohibition Against Waiver.

§ 735. Cumulative remedies; prohibition against waiver. The warranty under this article shall be in addition to and not in derogation of all other rights and privileges which such consumer may have under any other law or instrument. Waiver of any rights by the buyer under this chapter shall be deemed contrary to public policy […]