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What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?

The law covers most classes of motor vehicles including demonstrators which have an original retail purchase or lease in Washington and are originally registered in the state (Note: a military exception may apply to the registration requirement). An owner can request an arbitration under Lemon Law at any time within 30 months of the vehicle`s […]

What Is A Lemon?

Your vehicle may qualify as a lemon if it has one or more substantial defects that have been subject to a reasonable number of attempts to diagnose or repair the problem(s) under the manufacturer`s warranty. A reasonable number of attempts has occurred when: Diagnosis or repair of the same serious safety defect has been attempted […]

What Is The Warranty Period?

To determine whether you have a claim under Lemon Law you will have to determine whether at least one attempt to diagnose or repair each defect occurred under the manufacturer`s warranty and within the warranty period. It is important to understand that, for purposes of arbitration, the warranty period may be different from the actual […]

I Have A Lemon. What Should I Do?

Gather all your documents, records, and repair reports and organize them. Evaluate how your vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on your records. Write to the manufacturer requesting the repurchase or replacement of your vehicle. To locate the manufacturer`s address look in your owner`s manual, ask the dealership, or contact the Lemon Law Administration. The […]

What Records Do I Need For Arbitration?

You must submit copies of your purchase or lease agreement and title/registration documents. If you are a subsequent owner, you should also submit a title history for the vehicle and/or the original owner`s documents. You must submit copies of your vehicle`s repair orders when you request an arbitration. If you did not receive repair orders […]

Do I Need An Attorney?

It is not necessary for you to have an attorney; however, you may choose to be represented by counsel. Please indicate on the Request For Arbitration form if you will be represented by an attorney. The manufacturer may also be represented by an attorney. Reasonable attorney costs will be refunded to you in an award […]

What Is The Manufacturer's Statement?

After your Request For Arbitration is accepted, the manufacturer should send you a copy of a Manufacturer`s Statement, which will state the reasons why the manufacturer believes that it should not be required to replace or repurchase the vehicle. The manufacturer must send you this statement within 10 days of being notified that your claim […]

What Is The Manufacturer's Right To View The Vehicle?

After a claim has been accepted for arbitration, the manufacturer has the right to request a `viewing` of the vehicle for inspection purposes. The request must be made in the Manufacturer`s Statement. You must be present while the manufacturer views the vehicle, unless you request otherwise in writing. The manufacturer and you should try to […]

What If I Am Awarded A Replacement?

If you are awarded a replacement vehicle, the new vehicle must be identical or reasonably equivalent to your vehicle as it existed at the time of original purchase or lease including any service contract, undercoating, rustproofing, other factory/dealer options; the manufacturer is also responsible for any sales tax, license, registration fees and refunding to you […]

What Is Compliance And What Am I Required To Do When Returning The Vehicle?

The Attorney General`s Office will contact you to confirm whether the manufacturer has complied. If the manufacturer has not complied or appealed, the Attorney General`s Office may fine them. If an arbitration decision awards repurchase or replacement of a defective vehicle, compliance with the decision occurs at a time, place and in a manner that […]