What Are The Possible Outcomes?

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 to decline a replacement vehicle in favor of a refund.

In your refund, the manufacturer is entitled to deduct a reasonable allowance for vehicle use, usually computed based on the number of miles driven before the first report of the defect, as well as a reasonable allowance for damage not attributable to normal wear and tear (this would not include damage resulting from the said defect). After this deduction, you are entitled to receive the refund of the purchase price as well as any incidental costs, all credits and allowances for any tradein vehicle, and other charges and fees.

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 Georgia Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
A: This law covers new vehicles that weigh under 10,000 pounds and were purchased, leased, or registered by the original buyer in the state of Georgia. Demonstrator … More
Q: What Vehicles Are Not Covered?
A: The law does not cover used motor vehicles, motorcycles, trucks weighing 10,000 pounds or more, or the portions of motor homes used for dwelling or commercial space.
Q: What Is The Lemon Law Term Of Protection?
A: There are two stages to the term of protection: The first stage is for the first 12 months or 12,000 miles from the date of delivery, whichever occurs first. This is … More
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 an accident, abuse, neglect, or unauthorized … 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). The number of repair attempts required to qualify as 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 either fails to make a final attempt to repair the defect, or if the defect still exists after such an attempt, you may seek to receive a … 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 Georgia Have A Used Car Lemon Law?
A: No.
Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
A: Georgia Governor`s Office of Consumer Affairs 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, S.E., Suite 356 Atlanta, GA 30334 8008691123 (from within GA only) or … More

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