Washington lemon law covers new passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, and trucks under 19,000 pounds that are purchased in Washington. It also covers motorcycles with engine displacements over 750 cc and the motorized portions of RVs. In order to be considered a “lemon,” the vehicle must meet the following requirements:
Washington Revised Code, Sections 19.118.005 through 19.118.904 is the state’s lemon law.
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Washington 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 amount of the monetary reward may be reduced by a deduction for your use of the vehicle, calculated by multiplying the odometer reading by the purchase price, and dividing by 120,000.
Under Washington lemon law, within two years after the delivery date of the vehicle or 24,000 miles on the odometer, you must notify the manufacturer in writing of the problem and request a refund or a replacement vehicle. Send your letter by certified mail, with a return receipt requested. Here’s a sample demand letter that you can adapt for your use. The manufacturer has 40 days to respond to your request.
You must also participate in the Washington Attorney General’s arbitration program before you are eligible to file a lemon law claim in court. You must submit a Request for Arbitration Form with the Attorney General’s office within 30 months of the vehicle’s original delivery date, whether or not you have heard back from the manufacturer.
Either you or the manufacturer can appeal the arbitration decision in superior court.
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.
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.
If you think you have a lemon car, lemon truck, lemon RV, or lemon motorcycle, you deserve to be compensated. Lemberg Law can help you get justice – at no cost to you! Complete our form for a no-obligation case evaluation, or call toll free 877-795-3666
I have an extended warranty from ford. The truck lost its motor@ 40,000 miles. It was replaced under initial warranty. Since then I have had it in the shop five times I believe. Was told it was the batteries causing the truck dash lights to come on. I was told a loose blower motor wire was the issue. On June 10,2019 had to have truck towed in and was in dealer for two weeks b4 they would replace the pcm. It ran fine until August 10,2019 when it had all dash lights come on. Took pictures b4 I turned key off. Tried to start no luck. Towed in again. They have been following ford engineers directions and still havent figured out. Called ford service center and received a case #. But havent got any answers back. I told them I want my truck fixed. They want to give it back and told me from the dealership that they cant get it to duplicate the problem again. Its had pictures taken of the dash. Not started until they had it at the dealership. Yet they want me to take it until it happens again. I currently have been using one of D Patricks trucks. Im sure they want it back now that they say its ready. I really dont want to go through this again. Who would want to take back a truck that they cant figure out whats wrong. I just dont no lleagally what I should do.