Lemon Law: An Overview of Lemon Cars and Lemon Vehicles

Although Lemon Laws differ from state to state, a lemon car, or other lemon vehicle such as a truck, RV or motorcycle is generally defined as a vehicle that you’ve owned for less than two years that is defective. A lemon car or lemon vehicle is one that the dealer or manufacturer either cannot repair after numerous attempts, or refuses to repair. If you've repeatedly brought your vehicle in for service for the same or similar problems, and it still isn't fixed, you probably have a lemon.

If you’ve taken your vehicle in multiple times to get the same problem fixed, it’s probably covered by Lemon Law. Although each state is different, most Lemon Laws require that you take your vehicle in for repair between two times (for serious safety defects) and four times (for other types of problems), or that the vehicle is out of service for 30 days. Although the laws vary by state, most new vehicles are covered by Lemon Laws. Typically, if you’ve owned your vehicle less than two years or have driven it less than 18,000 miles (whichever comes first), it’s covered by Lemon Law. In most states, the vehicles must be owned and operated by individuals and their families for personal use. Trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and off-road vehicles may also be covered by Lemon Laws, depending on your state.

It’s important to know that Lemon Law representation is 100% free to you. Lemberg & Associates attorneys are experts in Lemon Law and have helped thousands of consumers obtain full Lemon Law refunds, new vehicle replacements, and cash settlements in compensation for breach of warranty claims. Let us help you get your money back or the replacement you deserve.

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