What Are The Possible Outcomes?

If it has been determined that your vehicle is a lemon, you may choose between receiving from the manufacturer a replacement with a new, comparable vehicle, or a refund. You can reject a replacement and demand a refund.

Under the Lemon Law, a reasonable allowance for use will be taken by the manufacturer, based on the number of miles driven from date of delivery. After this deduction, you are entitled to receive a replacement vehicle or a reimbursement of the full purchase price as well as all taxes, license, title, registration fees paid, and other collateral charges.

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 New Mexico Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
A: This law covers passenger vehicles including automobiles, pickup trucks, motorcycles, and vans. In order to be covered, these vehicles must be both sold and registered … More
Q: What Is The Lemon Law Term Of Protection?
A: The term of protection is for the first year of ownership from the date of delivery, or expiration of the manufacturer`s express warranty, whichever occurs first. This … More
Q: What Types Of Defects Are Covered?
A: It covers defects that are covered by the manufacturer`s warranty, that substantially impair the use and market value of the vehicle, and that are not the result of … More
Q: What Do I Need To Do Before I Can Claim That My Car Is A Lemon?
A: Within the Lemon Law`s term of protection, the vehicle must have been taken in for a reasonable number of attempts to repair the defect(s). It is already presumed that … More
Q: What If My Problem Does Not Fit The Requirements Of My State's Lemon Law?
A: If your vehicle does not meet the term of protection or other specifics of the Lemon Law, it does not mean that your rights stop there. You still may be able to invoke … More
Q: What Are My Options For Action Under The Lemon Law?
A: If a 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 replacement … More
Q: Does The Manufacturer Have To Tell Potential Purchasers Of The Car That It Was Deemed A Lemon?
A: Yes, full written disclosure is required by law, including the nature of the nonconformity.
Q: Does The State Of New Mexico Have A Used Car Lemon Law?
A: No.
Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
A: New Mexico Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division P.O. Drawer 1508 Santa Fe, NM 87504 5058276060 or 8006781508 Consumer … More