Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?

New Mexico Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
P.O. Drawer 1508
Santa Fe, NM 87504
5058276060 or 8006781508

Consumer AlertLine: 8003002020

State Bar of New Mexico
121 Tijeras Street N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87125
5058436132
www.nmbar.org

Center for Auto Safety (CAS)
2001 S Street NW
Washington DC 200091160
2023287700
www.autosafety.org
CAS is a non profit consumer group specializing in auto issues. They can help you find out about safety recalls, Lemon Law, secret warranties, and other general information.

Car Talk Car Reports:
You might want to run a Car Talk Car Report (http://cartalk.cars.com/Tools/carreport.pl) on your car, to see if there have been any recalls, Technical Service Bulletins, or a large number of complaints on file relating to your particular problem.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Auto Safety Hotline: 8004249393
NHTSA can give you information on the safety recall history of your vehicle.

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: What Are The Possible Outcomes?
A: 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 … 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.