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What Defects Are Not Covered?

Other South Dakota Lemon Law FAQs

• Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
  A: This law covers new, self­propelled vehicles that weigh less than 10,000 pounds, that are intended primarily for use on public highways, and that are used … More
• Q: What Is The Lemon Law Term Of Protection?
  A: The term of protection is for the first two years or 24,000 miles from date of delivery, whichever ends first. It is during this term of protection that the reasonable … More
• Q: What Types Of Defects Are Covered?
  A: Any defect or series of defects that substantially impair the use and value of the vehicle.
• Q: What Do I Need To Do Before I Can Claim That My Car Is A Lemon?
  A: Within the earlier of the first year or 12,000 miles from date of delivery, you must provide written notification of the defect to the manufacturer by certified mail, … 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 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 was decided that your vehicle is a lemon, you are entitled to choose between receiving either a new comparable replacement vehicle or a refund of the full … More
• Q: Does The Manufacturer Have To Tell Potential Purchasers Of The Car That It Was Deemed A Lemon?
  A: Yes. In addition, the manufacturer must return the vehicle to the state motor vehicle department to be branded with a statutory notice.
• Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
  A: Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division 500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 605­773­4400 or 800­300­1986 E­mail: … More