The State of Washington has what are called lemon laws to protect consumers who purchase or lease new motor vehicles that turn out to be defective.
If your new car turns out to be a lemon, you may be entitled to a refund or a replacement vehicle. In order to qualify for relief under Washington lemon laws, the vehicle must have a substantial defect that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts.
Under Washington law, “lemon” vehicles are those that have a serious defect that substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle and which cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. If you believe that you have purchased a lemon car, truck, or motorcycle, you may be entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price under the state’s lemon laws.
In order to take advantage of the lemon law protections, you must first give the manufacturer or dealer a chance to fix the problem.
If they are unable to do so after a reasonable number of attempts, you may then file a claim with the Washington Attorney General’s Office. You will need to provide proof of the defect, as well as documentation of your efforts to get the problem repaired. If your claim is successful, you may receive a replacement vehicle or a refund of your purchase price, minus a deduction for any usage you have received from the defective vehicle.
You do not have to go through this process alone. If you think your vehicle may be a lemon, you should contact an experienced attorney to discuss your options. The attorney can help you gather the necessary evidence and will represent you in court if necessary. With the help of an attorney well-versed in Washington lemon laws, you may be able to get the lemon law relief you deserve. To know more, please visit Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center by going to their website.
