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Lemon Law

State laws requiring manufacturers to refund/replace cars with persistent defects.

// Why it matters

Lemon laws vary by state but generally require manufacturers to refund or replace a vehicle if a substantial defect persists after a "reasonable number of repair attempts" (typically 3-4 attempts for the same issue, or 30+ days out of service). Lemon law applies to new vehicles in all states; some states (including California, NY, NJ) extend lemon law to used vehicles within a certain warranty period. File a written request to the manufacturer if you suspect you have a lemon — keep all repair records.

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