[§481I-1]  Legislative intent. 
The legislature recognizes that a motor vehicle is a major consumer purchase
and that a defective motor vehicle creates a hardship for the consumer.  The
legislature further recognizes that a duly franchised motor vehicle dealer is
an authorized service agent of the manufacturer.  It is the intent of the
legislature that a good faith motor vehicle warranty complaint by a consumer be
resolved by the manufacturer within a specified period of time.  It is further
the intent of the legislature to provide statutory procedures whereby a
consumer may receive a replacement motor vehicle, or a full refund, for a motor
vehicle which is not brought into conformity with the applicable express
warranties, as provided in this chapter.  Finally, it is the intent of the
legislature to ensure that consumers are made aware of their rights under this
chapter and are not refused the information, documents, or service necessary to
exercise their rights.



Nothing in this chapter shall in any way limit
or expand the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer
under any other law. [L 1992, c 314, pt of §1]