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What is the Lemon Law in Arkansas?
In the state of Arkansas, if your vehicle is determined to be a lemon, you are entitled to a refund of your money minus a deduction for mileage from the mileage at the first repair, and the manufacturer also pays off your loan, and you return the vehicle to the manufacturer. Or in the alternative, you’re entitled to a replacement vehicle. You’d be entitled to a new vehicle in place of your current vehicle, and there’s also the possibility of cash compensation where you keep your vehicle. In all of those instances, the manufacturer’s required to pay the attorney’s fees as well.
What vehicles Are Covered Under the Arkansas Lemon Law?
Arkansas lemon law covers new passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, and trucks under 10,000 pounds, as well as RVs, that are purchased or leased in Arkansas, as well as used cars that are sold by dealers within two years or 24,000 miles of the original purchase (whichever period ends last). In order to be considered a “lemon,” the vehicle must meet the following requirements:
- Does not conform to the manufacturer’s express warranty
- Has substantial defects affecting the use, safety, or value of the vehicle
- Has manufacturer’s defects that occurred during the first two years from the original owner’s delivery date or the first 24,000 miles on the odometer (whichever period ends last)
- Has been taken in three times for the same problem, has been taken in five times for a variety of problems, or if it has been out of service for 30 days due to a series of unrelated problems; if the defect is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, the lemon law applies after the first repair attempt
- After the dealer has tried to repair the vehicle three times (or once in the event of a dangerous defect), the manufacturer has been notified and given an opportunity to repair the vehicle
Arkansas Statutes Title 4, Chapter 90, Sections 401-417, also known as the “Arkansas New Motor Vehicle Quality Assurance Act,” is the state’s new and leased car lemon law.
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Does the Arkansas Lemon Law apply to used cars?
Typically a vehicle that is purchased used may still qualify as a lemon if it was purchased and the problems occurred while the vehicle was still under the manufacturers new car warranty or possibly covered by a certified pre-owned warranty or extended warranty. Finally it should be noted that a used vehicle that is purchased as is and without a warranty cannot qualify as a lemon under the AR Lemon Law.
Getting Lemon Justice — Relief Under Arkansas Law
Arkansas lemon law provides several options for a successful lemon law claimant. First, you may be awarded a replacement vehicle of the same year, make, and model. You may also qualify for a monetary award, which can include:
- The full contract price
- Credits and allowances for any trade-in vehicle
- Costs of any options and other modifications added by the manufacturer or its authorized dealer
- Costs of sales tax, title taxes, license and registration fees, and finance charges
- Charges for renting a similar vehicle while the original vehicle was out of service because of the defect
- Expert fees
- Charges for extended warranty coverage provided by the manufacturer, its subsidiary, or agent
- Attorney’s fees
The amount of the monetary reward may be reduced by a deduction for the total mileage on the vehicle. This amount is calculated by multiplying the total contract price by the mileage driven at the time the vehicle was first brought into the dealer or manufacturer for repair, and dividing by 120,000.
Pursuing a AR Lemon Law Claim
Before you file a lemon Law claim and after the third repair attempt, you must first send a letter to the manufacturer, and give the manufacturer a final opportunity to fix the vehicle. The letter must be sent by certified mail, with a return receipt requested. Here’s a sample demand letter that you can adapt for your use.
After receiving your letter, the manufacturer has 10 calendar days to schedule a final repair attempt, and 10 calendar days to repair your vehicle once it is in the shop. If the repair is not made, you can demand a replacement vehicle or refund.
Prior to filing a lemon lawsuit in court, you must first participate in your vehicle manufacturer’s dispute resolution process (for example, arbitration, conciliation, or mediation) before you are eligible to file a lemon law claim. However, the decision in the dispute resolution process is not binding for you. In other words, you can file a lemon law claim in court if you disagree with the outcome.
Hiring a Lemon Law Lawyer in Arkansas
Wherever you are in the lemon law claim process, we’re happy to help. Whether you need help gathering the material documenting your lemon, submitting the final demand letter, negotiating a settlement, or appealing the arbitration decision, Lemberg Law will be at your side every step of the way.
Helping consumers is what we do. We’ve helped more than 15,000 people recover more than $35 million.
Remember that vehicle manufacturers have teams of lawyers that do nothing but fight lemon law claims. Lemon laws try to level playing field by forcing automakers to pay the consumer’s attorney fees in successful lemon law claims. That’s why our representation won’t cost you a dime.
There’s a limited window of opportunity for filing a lemon law claim. If you suspect you have a lemon, give us a call today. We understand your frustration, and will do our best to deliver the justice you deserve.
What Happens When You Hire a Lemon Law Lawyer?
A good lemon lawyer will work on your behalf to get the compensation to which you’re entitled – typically in the form of a refund, a replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement. Your Lemon Law attorney will ask you for all of your records, such as repair orders and correspondence, that pertain to your lemon. Your lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation of your vehicle’s repair history, then present the manufacturer with a statement outlining your case and demanding full recovery. More often than not, the manufacturer will settle; if not, though, your Lemon Law attorney should be prepared to sue the manufacturer. Your lawyer should be able to resolve your case within one to two months.
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