What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?

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What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?

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 passengers on streets, roads, or highways.

The law does not cover buses sold for public transportation, motorcycles, motor homes, and motorized recreational vehicles.

The following table summarizes what is covered, how many times the vehicle has to be repaired for the same defect and the warranty period.

Vehicles Covered

Repair Interval and Coverage Period

Any vehicle sold or registered that is designed for transporting persons. Excludes buses, motorcycles, motor homes and recreational vehicles.

4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.

2 years or 18,000 miles.

Note:

Generally, the term Repair Attempts, as it relates to Lemon Law, refers to one or more attempts to fix the same defect although some states consider a vehicle to be a lemon if it required the specified number of repairs within the coverage period.

A car is out of service while being repaired or waiting for parts.

Warranty Period refers to the Manufacturer`s Express Warranty. Where the Coverage Period lists more than 1 option, the period applies to that option which occurs first.

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Other District of Columbia Lemon Law FAQs

Q: 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.
Q: 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
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: Arbitration : Arbitration is an informal process … More
Q: 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
Q: 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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