Is Your Vehicle a Lemon? Here’s How to Get a Refund or a Replacement Vehicle

CHICAGO--The term “lemon” has long been used to describe a vehicle that has ongoing problems. No matter how many times the vehicle is taken to a service station to be repaired, the problem never seems to get fixed and new problems keep popping up. Having a vehicle that is a lemon is frustrating and costly. Sadly, many people do not know they do not have to be stuck with a defective vehicle.

There are Federal and State Lemon Laws to protect people if they have the misfortune of purchasing a vehicle that is a lemon. State lemon laws and Federal warranty enforcement laws state if a person purchased a vehicle that has ongoing mechanical problems; the vehicle manufacturer may be responsible for giving that person a refund or a replacement vehicle.

Here are the steps involved in getting a refund or a replacement vehicle for a lemon:

1. The first step is to determine if the vehicle qualifies as a lemon in your state. Every state has slightly different Lemon Laws that describe what factors need to be met for a vehicle to be considered a lemon. To learn the criteria for your state, visit www.yourlemonlawrights.com or call Krohn & Moss at 1-800-875-3666.

2. Once it has been determined your vehicle may be a lemon, the next step is to contact an attorney who has a record of winning Lemon law cases in your state. The attorney will be able to determine if you have a lemon law case. Most attorneys do not charge legal fees for Lemon Law cases as they receive their compensation from the automobile manufacturer if the attorney wins the case.

3. The final step is for the attorney to file your lemon law suit. It will take approximately 1-2 months to receive a judgment if the manufacturer is responsible for providing you with a refund for the current value of your vehicle or has to provide you with a replacement vehicle of the same make and model.

For more information on vehicle Lemon Law, visit www.yourlemonlawrights.com or call Krohn & Moss at 1-800-875-3666.