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I Think I Have A Defective Motor Vehicle. What Do I Do Now?

Other Michigan Lemon Law FAQs

• Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
  A: Effective January 4, 1999, consumers who lease new motor vehicles for personal, family or household use are afforded the same legal remedies as purchasers of motor … More
• Q: How Many Chances Does The Manufacturer Or New Motor Vehicle Dealer Have To Repair The Problem?
  A: The consumer may invoke the lemon law if: The new motor vehicle has been subject to repair a total of 4 or more times within 2 years of the date of the first attempt … More
• Q: Must The Buyer Or Lessee Attempt To Repair The Same Defect Or Condition Within A Certain Period Of Time?
  A: Yes. The buyer or lessee must have the initial repair attempt for the same defect or condition within the first year of delivery. The remaining three repairs must … More
• Q: Does The Buyer Or Lessee Have The Option Of Requesting A Refund Or Replacement Vehicle?
  A: Yes. The buyer or lessee has the right to demand a refund or may choose to accept a comparable replacement motor vehicle currently in production. If a lessee agrees to … More
• Q: After My Last Chance Letter, How Long Does The Manufacturer Have To Repair My Vehicle?
  A: After you take the vehicle to the designated repair facility, the manufacturer has 5 business days to repair the defect or condition.
• Q: Must The Buyer Or Lessee Resort To The Manufacturer's Arbitration Procedure Before Filing A Claim In The Court System To Pursue
  A: No, unless the manufacturer`s mediation procedure conforms to Federal Trade Commission regulations and the manufacturer expressly requires the consumer to resort to … More
• Q: If I Go Through Mediation, Is The Decision Binding On Me?
  A: No. The manufacturer is bound by the decision, but the consumer is not.
• Q: If I Decide To Sue The Manufacturer, When Must The Lawsuit Be Started?
  A: The lawsuit must be started within the applicable statute of limitations which will vary depending on the theory of the lawsuit. For example, the Michigan Consumer … More
• Q: If I Win In Court, Can Attorney Fees Also Be Recovered?
  A: Yes. The law authorizes the court to award reasonable attorney fees to a buyer who wins in court.
• Q: If I Want A Refund, What Is Included In The Purchase Or Lease Price?
  A: The purchase price of the vehicle is the actual vehicle sales price listed on the buyer`s order including any cash payment, trade­in allowance, sales tax, license … More