Sunday, January 31, 2010

What Are the Requirements of the Lemon Law?

As we mentioned in our last post, the lemon law is designed to protect consumers from defective vehicles. However, it is important to understand the requirements of the law, which we have broken down below:

The first requirement is that you have to be able to prove that your vehicle is actually a lemon. Depending on where you live, this might mean you have to attempt to repair the car or truck a few times before you can make a claim. If after a certain amount of failed attempts it still does not work, then you can take further action.

Another thing to remember is that depending on where you purchased your car, you may be subject to a complete and immediate refund or replacement. This is especially true if the problem is a safety hazard and the defect may be a threat on someone's life.

Another important requirement is where the actual car was purchased. The lemon law can vary depending on if you bought the vehicle from a private individual or a car dealer. This is also true if you happen to have received a warranty on the car or truck you purchased.

Since the lemon law varies so much depending where you live, the best advice we can give you is to seek an attorney who specializes in the law.

If you decide to find an attorney, you can find a variety of lemon law attorneys in your state by using the website here.


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