What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?

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What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?

New Hampshire`s Lemon Law applies only to new motor vehicles, described in the statute as vehicles still under manufacturer`s original warranty. Low mileage used cars may, under some circumstances, qualify for arbitration and relief under the lemon law for defects in systems covered by a warranty. Older used cars, which are out of warranty when purchased do not generally fall within the protection of the New Hampshire Lemon Law.

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 4wheel motor vehicle with a gross weight not exceeding 9,000 pounds. Also includes off highway recreational vehicles, mopeds and motorcycles.

3 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service

Warranty period *plus* 1 year.

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 New Hampshire Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Is The Lemon Law And How Does It Work?
A: New cars and other new motor vehicles are covered by manufacturers` warranties. These warranties must follow the rules set by the federal MagnusonMoss Warranty … More
Q: Under What Conditions Is A Vehicle Considered A Lemon?
A: A vehicle is considered to be a lemon if: the new vehicle is substantially impaired in use, value, or safety due to a defect covered by the manufacturer`s warranty … More
Q: How Do I Qualify For Arbitration Under The Lemon Law?
A: In order to qualify for arbitration, you must ordinarily show either: the manufacturer or its representative has made at least three unsuccessful attempts to fix the … More
Q: How Does The Manufacturers' Warranty Factor Into The Lemon Law Equation?
A: New Hampshire`s Lemon Law also requires that any motor vehicle sold in New Hampshire conform to the applicable manufacturer`s warranty and that manufacturers promptly … More
Q: Who Can I Contact If I Have A Problem?
A: Better Business Bureau for mediation and arbitration assistance if your car`s problem does not fall under New Hampshire`s Lemon Law Better Business Bureau 410 South … More

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