What Is A Lemon Law?
Under a lemon law, an automobile you have purchased may be repurchased or replaced by the manufacturer at absolutely no cost to you. Of course, under the lemon law, there are certain criteria one must meet to take advantage of the protection under the lemon law.
In fact, lemon laws cover more than just cars- many types of automobiles are governed by lemon laws, including:
- Cars
- Trucks
- Motorcycles
- Boats
- RV's
To find out if you're eligable for benefits under the lemon law, visit our lemon law eligibility page.
As with most laws, the details of each lemon law vary from state to state. However, we have seup all of the specific information regarding the lemon laws for every single state- including yours.
In addition to each state's lemon laws, there is also a federal lemon law that actually protects consumers beyond the deadline than most of the state lemon laws.
Some states have lemon laws not only for the purchase of new vehicles, but also for the purchase of used vehicles and leased vehicles. These may also be protected under the lemon law. Many automobile consumers do not know their rights under the lemon law, and dealers want you to remain in the dark. This is why we have formed LemonLawUSA.org, to provide a free consumer watch program to help ensure each purchaser is treated fairly.
The basic principle behind the lemon law is to ensure that consumers are getting a fair deal when they purchase an automobile. If there is a serious problem with the vehicle that has been attempted to be repaired several times and that impairs its safety, value or use, you are most likely covered by the lemon law.
One of the most common questions when it comes to the lemon law is how long one is protected under such laws. Generally, most states offer protection under the lemon law for the first 18,000 miles or the first 18 months that you own the automobile. Under the lemon law, the manufacturer or the dealer is obligated to buy back the vehicle or refund you the purchase price.
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