Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
614 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 7277120
www.dcra.org
614 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 7277120
www.dcra.org
Center for Auto Safety (CAS)
2001 S Street NW
Washington DC 200091160
2023287700
www.autosafety.org
CAS is a non profit consumer group specializing in auto issues. They can help you find out about safety recalls, Lemon Law, secret warranties, and other general information.
Car Talk Car Reports:
You might want to run a Car Talk Car Report (http://cartalk.cars.com/Tools/carreport.pl) on your car, to see if there have been any recalls, Technical Service Bulletins, or a large number of complaints on file relating to your particular problem.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Auto Safety Hotline: 8004249393
NHTSA can give you information on the safety recall history of your 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 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 -
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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
