Aug 06 2009
What defines a vehicle as a “Lemon”?
A consumer may define a “lemon” as a vehicle that simply spends too many days in the dealership’s shop, or the same problem happening over and over again, or just a lot of different problems, spoiling the “new car experience.” Pursuant to Lemon Laws in USA, vehicles must meet specific criteria to be considered a lemon. These laws vary from state to state. Most often, lemon vehicles are determined by a specific number of repair attempts, a specific number of days in the shop, a specific safety defect, or other requirements.
Finding out if your vehicle is a “lemon” may have a lot of difficulties. Typically, car dealerships and their personnel can’t tell you if your vehicle is a “lemon”. Remember, that they are not attorneys and don’t know the law. The same can be said about auto manufacturer. The phone representatives within their “customer assistance centers” won’t be able to tell you if your vehicle qualifies under your state’s Lemon Law.
If you want to find out if your vehicle qualifies under your state’s Lemon Law, the best thing to do is to contact a Lemon Law attorney, who is informed about your state’s Lemon Law. Most Lemon Law attorneys will offer a free consultation and evaluation of your situation.