Did you know the Lemon Law is different in each state ?
Yes folks, the lemon law varies from state to state. The CA lemon law isn't exactly identical to that of OR or TX ! You need to know the lemon law for your respective state. From doing my own research online I have found that it is very hard to find pertinent, lemon law information for each state.
Hopefully you will find all the information you may need to find for your state's lemon laws on MyLemonLaws.com
Now, onto a brief definition of the lemon law....
"A lemon is any new vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle or motor-home) that is under a year old, and still under warranty, that;
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The dealer cannot fix after 4 attempts
- The vehicle is rendered unusable due to a defect (or defects)"
If your car stalls, for example, that would be considered a defect.What should you do if you have a lemon ?
- Keep a repair order for every visit you make to the mechanic, even if no repairs or a diagnosis is made.
- Keep the order repairs in a safe place. Leaving them in your car isn't a wise decision.
- Contact your state's Department of Transportation. The car manufacturer should typically replace your car or issue you a refund.
- If you are not issued a refund nor a replacement, you should consider using the manufacturer's arbitration program. * (You shouldn't be responsible for any normal wear and tear such as minor scratches, stains or tears.)
- Should you be unsuccessful by now, contact a lemon law attorney. Only lemon law attorneys licenced in your state can determine whether or not you actually have a lemon. Some dealers and mechanics may try to tell you otherwise !
The California Lemon Law may differ from the Florida Lemon Law and the Ohio Lemon Law, for example, so it is imperative (and logical) to contact a lemon law attorney in your respective state that will be able to assist you.
Who should you call then ? A good start (before the lemon law lawyers) is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the US Department of Transportation. You can dial toll-free at 888-DASH-2-DOT, or you can visit their website by clicking HERE.
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