What Is The Lemon Law?

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What Is The Lemon Law?

The 1987 General Assembly enacted a lemon law to give better remedies to North Carolina consumers who buy or lease a new car that is a lemon. The lemon law (a) defines clearly what cars are lemons, (b) spells out exactly the relief to which the purchaser of, and consumer leasing a lemon is entitled and (c) provides that a manufacturer who unreasonably refuses to grant to the buyer of or consumer leasing a lemon the relief to which he is entitled must pay the consumer triple damages and attorney`s fees.

Other North Dakota Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
A: The lemon law does not apply just to passenger cars. It covers any new motor vehicle other than a house trailer, provided that the vehicle does not have a gross … More
Q: When Is A Vehicle Considered A Lemon?
A: A vehicle is a lemon if it is seriously defective and could not be repaired in a reasonable number of attempts. Serious Defect: A serious defect is any defect or … More
Q: What Remedies Are Available To The Consumer?
A: If the manufacturer has not fixed the vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts, the purchaser or leasing consumer is entitled to choose a comparable, new … More
Q: What Steps Should I Take?
A: When you buy your car, read your warranty and owner`s manual carefully. Follow all maintenance guidelines. When you notice a defect, take the vehicle to an authorized … More
Q: What About Arbitration?
A: Many auto manufacturers have established dispute resolution programs for customers with warranty problems. Some require you to use these programs before you go to … More
Q: When Should I Conside Seeing A Lawyer?
A: If arbitration fails, or if you did not have to use arbitration and did not want to, you should consider seeing a private attorney. Many people are reluctant to do … More
Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
A: North Dakota Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismark, ND 585050040 7013283404 or … More