Affirmative defenses

NMSA 1978, § 57-16A-4 — under Article 16A.

NMSA 1978, § 57-16A-4

It shall be an affirmative defense to any claim under the Motor Vehicle Quality Assurance Act that: A. an alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use and market value of the motor vehicle; B. a nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the motor vehicle; C. a claim by a consumer was not filed in good faith; or D. any other affirmative defense allowed by law. History: Laws 1985, ch. 220, § 4.