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What Are The Possible Outcomes?

If it is determined that your vehicle is a lemon, you are entitled to receive either a comparable replacement vehicle that is acceptable to you, or a refund.

In the case of a refund, the manufacturer is entitled to deduct a reasonable allowance for vehicle use, computed based on the number of miles driven since the date of delivery. After this deduction, you are entitled to receive the full purchase price as well as, but not limited to, the following: credits and allowances for any tradein vehicles; costs of any options and other modifications added by the manufacturer within 30 days after the original delivery date; cost of sales taxes, license and registration fees, and finance charges; towing; cost of vehicle repairs paid for by you; charges for renting a similar vehicle while the original vehicle was out of service because of the defect; and the Lemon Law filing fee.

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 Rhode Island Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
A: This law covers new and leased automobiles, motorcycles, vans, and trucks that weigh less than 10,000 pounds. These vehicles must have been sold or replaced in the … More
Q: What Is The Lemon Law Term Of Protection?
A: The term of protection is for the first year or 15,000 miles from date of delivery, whichever is reached first. This term of protection may be extended by any amount … 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 Do I Need To Do Before I Can Claim That My Car Is A Lemon?
A: The vehicle must have been taken in to the manufacturer or authorized dealer 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: You still may be able to invoke the Lemon Law as long as you can justify that the number of repair attempts or days out of service you encountered were unreasonable. … More
Q: What Are My Options For Action Under The Lemon Law?
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: Does The Manufacturer Have To Tell Potential Purchasers Of The Car That It Was Deemed A Lemon?
A: Yes, full disclosure is required.
Q: Does My State Have A Used Car Lemon Law?
A: Yes, it is RI General Law § 315.4. The law requires that dealers must provide written warranties with all used motor vehicles sold. More
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

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