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What Steps Should I Take?

When you buy your car, read your warranty and owner`s manual carefully. Follow all maintenance guidelines. When you notice a defect, take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repairs as soon as possible. Prepare and leave a detailed list describing each defect each time you take the vehicle in for repair. Keep a copy […]

What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?

The following table summarizes what is covered, how many times the vehicle has to be repaired for the same defect and the warranty period. Vehicles Covered Repair Interval and Coverage Period Passenger car, light truck (no more than one ton load capacity and not used in business), or motorcycle. Also includes chassis portion of motor […]

What Is A Lemon?

A lemon is a motor vehicle that has a problem or problems, covered by the warranty, that substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of that vehicle. If you have had problems within the first year or 18,000 miles with your passenger car, light truck (no more than one ton load capacity and not used […]

Has The Manufacturer Had A Reasonable Opportunity To Repair The Vehicle?

If you can answer yes to any of the following four questions. the manufacturer is presumed to have had a reasonable opportunity to repair your vehicle under Ohio law. Have three or more attempts been made to repair one problem and then the problem occurs again? Has the vehicle been in the shop for 30 […]

Should I Take My Case To Court?

If the automaker does not have an arbitration program approved by the Attorney General, or if you are unhappy with the outcome of the arbitration, you may want to take your case to court. You can file a civil suit to recover the total cost of the vehicle and any attorney`s fees you have incurred.

What Are The Responsibilities Of The Manufacturer And The Dealer?

Manufacturers and dealers are required to provide more information to consumers than ever before. Manufacturers must provide this written statement to every new car buyer to inform you of your legal rights under Ohio`s Lemon Law. IMPORTANT: If this vehicle is defective, you may be entitled under state law to a replacement or to compensation. […]

How Can I Protect Myself?

If you buy a new vehicle, please take the following precautions just in case it turns out to be a lemon. It will cost you nothing if you do. It could cost you thousands if you don`t. Your best protection is good record keeping and an accurate maintenance history. Keep all warranty and repair orders. […]

Where Can I Get More Information?

If you would like additional information, please contact: The Attorney General`s toll free Consumer Protection Line1­800­282­0515 or write The Attorney General`sConsumer Protection Section30 E. Broad Street, 25th FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215­3428

What Types Of Defects Are Covered?

The Oklahoma Lemon Law covers any defect or series of defects that substantially impair the use and value of the vehicle.

Does The State Have A Used Car Lemon Law?

No