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. The 30day outofservice period may be extended for any amount of time during which repair services are not available to the you because of war, strike, or natural disaster;
- Or, if you think the defect is seriously jeopardizing your safety, then as little as one repair attempt may qualify you to use the Washington, D.C. Lemon Law.
By certified mail, return receipt requested, you must provide written notification of the defect to the manufacturer or authorized dealer. You should include the following information: your name, address, and contact information; a description of the defect and all attempts to correct the defect; a description of the vehicle, including year, make, and model; and a request for the manufacturer to replace or repurchase the vehicle.
Other District of Columbia Lemon Law FAQs
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What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
A: This law covers passenger vehicles that were sold or registered in the District of Columbia, and that have a primary purpose of transporting a driver and one or more … More -
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What Is The Lemon Law Term Of Protection?
A: The term of protection is for the first two years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser, or the first 18,000 miles of operation, whichever occurs first. -
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What Types Of Defects Are Covered?
A: It covers defects that substantially impair the operation, safety, performance, or value of the vehicle, that are not the result of your abuse, neglect, or … More -
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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 -
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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: Arbitration : Arbitration is an informal process … More -
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What Are The Possible Outcomes?
A: If it is decided that your vehicle is a lemon, you may choose between receiving either a refund or a comparable replacement vehicle. In the case of a refund, the … More -
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Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
A: District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs 614 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 7277120 www.dcra.org Center for Auto Safety (CAS) … More
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