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Rhode Island Lemon Law FAQs

• Q: What Types Of Vehicles Are Covered Under The Used Car Lemon Law?
  A: This law covers used passenger motor vehicles—excluding motorcycles, motor homes, and off­road vehicles—that are normally used for personal, family, or … More
• Q: What Types Of Defects Are Covered Under The Used Car Lemon Law?
  A: The law requires a dealer to repair any defects in covered parts that occur during the applicable warranty period and that substantially impair the value of the used … More
• Q: What Is The Used Car Lemon Law Term Of Protection?
  A: The law requires used car dealers to provide their customers with warranties, the length of which depends on the used motor vehicle`s mileage at time of purchase: If a … More
• Q: What Do I Need To Do Before I Can Claim That My Newly Purchased Used Car Is A Lemon?
  A: It is your responsibility to promptly bring the motor vehicle in to notify the dealer of the problem and give the dealer an opportunity to repair the defect(s). If you … More
• Q: What Are My Options For Action Under The Used Car Lemon Law?
  A: You may seek to receive a replacement vehicle or a refund via the same options as presented in the New Car Lemon Law; any action under the Lemon Law must be commenced … More
• Q: What Are The Possible Outcomes?
  A: If the above criteria are met, you are entitled to receive a refund for the vehicle. The dealer is permitted to offer you a replacement vehicle instead of a refund, … More
• Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The New And Used Car Lemon Laws?
  A: Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division 72 Pine Street Providence, RI, 02903 401­274­4400 Rhode Island State Bar Association Lawyer … More

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