What Is A Lemon Under The Law?

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 properly repaired.

*An express warranty is generally a written promise from the manufacturer that should you experience problems in materials or workmanship within a specified period of time (e.g., 3 years or 36,000 miles from the date of purchase) the vehicle will be repaired free of charge. An extended warranty or service contract, usually purchased as an option, is not an express warranty.

Other Vermont Lemon Law FAQs

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: Must The Defect Be Present When I File A Claim?
A: Yes, if you are filing under the three repair attempts provision; but the defect need not be present at the time of the hearing.
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

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