What Are The Possible Outcomes?

If it was decided that your vehicle is a lemon, you may choose either a refund or a replacement of your vehicle with a similarmodel new vehicle.

In your refund, the manufacturer is entitled to deduct a reasonable allowance for vehicle use, calculated from miles driven from the date of delivery until your first report of the defect to the dealer. After this deduction, you are entitled to receive the full purchase price, collateral charges, taxes, fees, finance charges, incidental costs, and reasonable costs of alternative transportation.

If the following conditions prevail, you are not eligible for legal remedy under the Lemon Law:

The manufacturer proves that it has not had a reasonable opportunity to repair your car. For example, they prove that the number of repair attempts was not reasonable because you did not follow the terms of the warranty or some event (such as a labor strike, war, or natural disaster) prevented timely repairs.
If the manufacturer proves that no problem exists or that the problem does not substantially impair the vehicle`s use, value, or safety.
If the defect was the result of abuse, neglect, unauthorized alterations or modifications, or an accident.

Other Alabama Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
A: This law covers all new or previously untitled vehicles that weigh up to 10,000 pounds; are selfpropelled; are used in substantial part for personal family, or … More
Q: What Is The Lemon Law Term Of Protection?
A: According to Alabama`s Lemon Law term of protection, you need to notify the manufacturer of the defect and establish at least your first repair attempt during the … More
Q: What Do I Need To Do Before I Can Claim That My Car Is A Lemon?
A: The vehicle must have been taken in for a reasonable number of attempts to repair the defect(s). It is already presumed that your vehicle has undergone a reasonable … More
Q: What If My Problem Does Not Fit The Requirements Of My State's Lemon Law?
A: You still may be able to invoke the Lemon Law as long as you can justify that the number of repair attempts or days out of service you encountered were unreasonable. … More
Q: What Are My Options For Action Under The Lemon Law?
A: If the manufacturer does not repair the defect, or if the repairs are unsuccessful, you have the following options: Manufacturer`s Arbitration Program: Although you … More
Q: Does The Manufacturer Have To Tell Potential Purchasers Of The Car That It Was Deemed A Lemon?
A: Yes, full written disclosure is required by law, including the nature of the nonconformity. The manufacturer must also return the title to the state, which will label … More
Q: Does The State Of Alabama Have A Used Car Lemon Law?
A: No.
Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
A: Alabama Office of the Attorney General Consumer Affairs Division 11 South Union Street Montgomery, AL 36130 3342427334 or 8003925658 (from within … More