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Other Vermont Lemon Law FAQs

• Q: What Is A Lemon Under The Law?
  A: The law defines a lemon as a motor vehicle that does not conform to the manufacturer`s express warranty* and that, after a reasonable number of attempts, cannot be … More
• Q: What Is A Reasonable Number Of Attempts?
  A: The law presumes that a reasonable number of attempts have been made if: the same defect has been subject to repair at least three times, with at least the first … More
• Q: Is The Dealer Required To Give Me A Repair Order?
  A: Yes. The dealer is required by law to give you an examination or repair order or other written summary each time you bring the vehicle in for repair. You should save … More
• Q: Is It Possible To File With Fewer Than Three Repair Attempts Or 30 Days Out Of Service?
  A: Yes, but with less than three repair attempts the defect must be safety­related. In either case, you must persuade the Board that the manufacturer had a reasonable … More
• Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
  A: The law applies to cars and trucks (trucks with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds) registered in Vermont within 15 days of purchase or lease, regardless … More
• Q: Does The Law Apply To All Defects?
  A: The law applies to defects covered by the manufacturer`s express warranty that substantially impair the use, market value, or safety of the motor vehicle and are not … More
• Q: Do The 30 Days Out Of Service Have To Be Consecutive?
  A: No. They only need to accumulate to 30 days before the expiration of the manufacturer`s express warranty.
• Q: What Is The Procedure For Filing A Claim?
  A: Notify the Vermont Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board and the manufacturer by mailing the appropriate copies of the forms you received when your car was delivered. … More
• Q: What If The Board Determines That My Vehicle Is A Lemon?
  A: You have the right to choose between the following: A new motor vehicle from the same manufacturer, of comparable worth to the same make and model with all options and … More
• Q: What Am I Credited If I Am Leasing The Vehicle That Is Determined To Be A Lemon?
  A: The manufacturer must return your deposit—including down payment and trade­in allowance—and rental payments, plus any incidental and consequential … More