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Other Nebraska Lemon Law FAQs

• What is a lemon?
  Generally, a lemon is a new motor vehicle which has a defect or condition which substantially impairs the use and market value of the vehicle to the consumer and … more
• What vehicles are covered under the Lemon Law?
  The statute applies to motor vehicles purchased by consumers as new which were sold in Nebraska.* *The terms new and used motor vehicles are defined in Neb. Rev. … more
• What vehicles are NOT covered by the Lemon Law?
  Vehicles sold as used, trailers, and self­propelled mobile homes.* *The terms new and used motor vehicles are defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. §60­1401.02. more
• Who is a consumer under the Lemon Law?
  Consumer means a purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, of a motor vehicle normally used for personal, family, household, or business purposes, any person to … more
• What is an express warranty?
  The written warranty for the vehicle, so labeled, of the manufacturer for a new motor vehicle.
• Under what conditions can a consumer use the Lemon Law?
  If the motor vehicle does not conform to the applicable express warranty, and under the warranty the manufacturer`s agents or authorized dealer are unable to fix the … more
• What information should be included in the written notice?
  Be sure to include your name and address; a description of the problem; year, make, and model and vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle.
• What are the time limots for a consumer to take action under the Lemon Law?
  An action under the Lemon Law must be started by a written notice to the manufacturer within (1) one year after the expiration of the express warranty or (2) within … more
• What happens after a consumer sends written notice of the problem by certified mail to the manufacturer?
  Most manufacturers have developed an informal dispute resolution process which is triggered by the written notice from the consumer. Under the rules and regulations, … more