Examples of Lemon Laws
Ryan just bought a brand new car from a showroom. However, soon after the purchase, the car showed several defects, and the major defects were that the car keeps overheating, even on short trips, and as engine overheating is a major mechanical problem, exactly what lemon laws are designed to address (not normal wear and tear). The overheating happens within the manufacturer’s warranty period for the vehicle. Ryan takes the car to the authorized dealership for service three times, but the overheating persists.
In this case, Ryan’s problem qualifies as a lemon law issue as:
- There is a substantial defect (overheating).
- The car is covered by the warranty.
- Reasonable repair attempts by the service center
If Ryan’s case qualifies under the lemon law, he might be entitled to:
- A full refund of the price paid to acquire the car
- A replacement vehicle of comparable value
- A cash settlement
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