What Do I Need To Do Before I Can Claim That My Car Is A Lemon?

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 number of attempts in the following situations:

If you have taken the car in for at least four repair attempts for the same defect, and the defect continues to exist;
Or, if the car has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days while being repaired for any number of defects, and the defect continues to exist. This 30day period may be extended if repairs cannot be performed due to conditions beyond the control of the manufacturer, such as war, strike, or natural disaster.

You must provide written notification of the defect to the manufacturer (not your dealer), and give them one final chance to repair the defect. Be sure to send this notice via certified mail, return receipt requested. A violation will not be presumed under the Lemon Law unless you provide such notification.

Other Delaware Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
A: This law covers any passenger motor vehicle that is sold, leased, or registered in the state of Delaware. The law does not cover motorcycles and the living facilities … More
Q: What Is The Lemon Law Term Of Protection?
A: The term of protection is for the first year of ownership from the day of delivery, or the warranty period, whichever occurs first.
Q: What Types Of Defects Are Covered?
A: It covers defects that substantially impair the use, safety, or value of the vehicle, that are not the result of abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modifications or … 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: What Are The Possible Outcomes?
A: If it has been decided that your vehicle is a lemon, you may choose between either a refund or a new replacement vehicle that is acceptable to you. You have the right … More
Q: Does The Manufacturer Have To Tell Potential Purchasers Of The Car That It Was Deemed A Lemon?
A: Yes.
Q: Does The State Of Delaware Have A Used Car Lemon Law?
A: No.
Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
A: Delaware Office of the Attorney General Fraud and Consumer Protection Unit 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 3025778400 … More

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