On average, up to 150,000 vehicles are considered to be lemons every year. That’s precisely 1% of new cars. The problem has become serious enough that every state has enacted Lemon Laws to assist consumers who have purchased defective autos. You can take advantage of auto Lemon Law when you hire a qualified Lemon Law attorney that can assist you in getting a replacement car or a refund. They will help you determine if your car is actually a lemon, as well.
Two Major Aspects Help to Determine if a Car Is a Lemon
There are qualifications a car has to meet in order to be considered a lemon. First, it must have a substantial defect that is covered by the warranty, and it must have occurred during a certain time period or within a certain number of miles after the car was purchased. Second, it must be proven that the vehicle was not fixed after a certain number of attempts. Depending on the state, some Lemon Laws are only for new cars too. When you turn to an expert Lemon Law attorney, they can help you determine if you meet the criteria and can call your car a true lemon.
What Is a Substantial Defect?
When a warranty covers a problem with a vehicle it is known as a substantial defect. A substantial defect must be proven to impair a car’s value, use and safety and includes aspects such as faulty steering or brakes. Anything considered to be a minor defect such as loose door handles or radio knobs is not covered and doesn’t meet the definition of substantial defect legally. The actual legal definition of substantial defects is not always particularly clear. There is a line between substantial and minor in some cases. When you speak with a Lemon Law attorney they can help clear up the differences for you. Contact Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center® for more detail about Lemon Law.
