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What Is The Lemon Law Term Of Protection?

The term of protection is for the first two years or 24,000 miles from date of delivery, whichever ends first. It is during this term of protection that the reasonable number of repair attempts or number of days out of service, must have occurred. However, be aware that notice of the problem must be given […]

What Types Of Defects Are Covered?

Any defect or series of defects that substantially impair the use and value of the vehicle.

What If My Problem Does Not Fit The Requirements Of My State's Lemon Law?

You still may be able to invoke the Lemon Law as long as you can justify that the number of repair attempts or days out of service you encountered were unreasonable.You may also have other rights under other state and federal laws, such as the following: the federal Magnuson­Moss Warranty Act, the Uniform Commercial Code […]

What Is The Lemon Law Term Of Protection?

The term of protection is defined as one year from the date of original delivery or the term of the warranty, whichever comes first. The Law is unclear about whether you have to have reported your problem during the term of protection in order to have a claim under the Lemon Law. The Division has […]

Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?

Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (www.state.tn.us/consumer)Department of Commerce and Insurance (www.state.tn.us/commerce)500 James Robertson Parkway, 5th FloorNashville, TN 37243­0600615­741­4737 or 800­342­8385Tennessee State Bar AssociationLawyer Referral Service3622 West End AvenueNashville, TN 37205615­383­7421www.tba.org Center for Auto Safety (CAS)2001 S Street NWWashington DC 20009­1160202­328­7700www.autosafety.orgCAS is a non profit consumer group specializing in auto issues. They can help you find […]

Is There Any Relief Available To Purchasers Of Used Cars?

The relief available to used motor vehicle buyers is limited to repairs only, if the vehicle is still under the original factory warranty.

What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?

The Lemon Law applies to new vehicles, including cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, all­terrain vehicles motor homes and towable recreational vehicles (TRVs) that develop problems covered by a written factory warranty. Demonstrator vehicles are also considered new vehicles. The following table summarizes what is covered, how many times the vehicle has to be repaired for the […]

How Long Do I Have To File A Complaint?

A Lemon Law complaint must be filed within six months following the earlier of: expiration of the express warranty term; 24 months; or 24,000 miles following the date of delivery of the vehicle (except TRVs) The filing period is determined by which of the above events comes first. To be safe, file your complaint as […]

What Will Happen At The Hearing?

First, you will present your side of the story. Then, the judge or the manufacturer`s representatives may ask you questions about your statements or documents. Next, the manufacturer`s case is presented. They may bring witnesses or documents to try to show one of three things: there is no defect at all; the defect is minor […]

What Is A Lemon Under The Law?

The law defines a lemon as a motor vehicle that does not conform to the manufacturer`s express warranty* and that, after a reasonable number of attempts, cannot be properly repaired. *An express warranty is generally a written promise from the manufacturer that should you experience problems in materials or workmanship within a specified period of […]