Where Can I Get More Information About The New And Used Car Lemon Law?

New York Office of the Attorney General
The Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
5184745481, OR
120 Broadway
New York, NY 10271
2124168345
Information and Complaint Line: 8007717755
www.oag.state.ny.us

New York State Bar Association
Lawyer Referral and Information Services
8003423661
www.nysba.org/lris/lris.html

New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Albany State Office: 5184748943

Attorney General`s New Car Lemon Law Arbitration Unit
New York State Department of Law
120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271
For Request for Arbitration forms on the Web, go to: www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/consumer_issues.html

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 York Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Is The New Car Lemon Law?
A: The New Car Lemon Law (General Business Law 198a) provides a legal remedy for consumers who are buyers or lessees of new cars and certain used cars (see next … More
Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The New Car Lemon Law?
A: The law covers both new and used cars, including demos, which satisfy the following four conditions: The car was covered by the manufacturer`s new car warranty at the … More
Q: What Is The New Car Lemon Law Term Of Protection?
A: The term of protection is for the first two years or 18,000 miles from date of delivery, whichever is reached first. It is during this term of protection that you must … More
Q: What Types Of Defects Are Covered?
A: It covers defects that are covered by the warranty; that substantially impair the use, safety, or market value of the vehicle; and that were not caused by an accident, … 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: I Think I Have A Lemon. What Should I Do?
A: If you experience problems, you must report them to the manufacturer or authorized dealer who must correct them free of charge. If the same problem cannot be repaired … More
Q: What Are My Options?
A: If your 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 … More
Q: I'm Still Not Satisified. What's Next?
A: You may sue the manufacturer or participate in an approved arbitration program. The Better Business Bureau offers AUTO LINE, a free and easy way to resolve car … More
Q: Does The State Of New York Have A Used Car Lemon Law?
A: Yes, it is New York General Business Law, § 198b The law requires dealers to give consumers of used cars a written warranty, to repair—free of … More
Q: What Types Of Vehicles Are Covered Under The Used Car Lemon Law?
A: This law covers a used vehicle that satisfies all of the following conditions: It was purchased, leased, or transferred after the expiration of the New Car Lemon Law`s … More