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What Is The Lemon Law?

Other West Virginia Lemon Law FAQs

• Q: What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
  A: The Lemon Law applies to passenger automobiles, including pickup trucks and vans and any self­propelled motor vehicle chassis of motor homes sold new to a consumer … More
• Q: How Many Times Does My New Vehicle Have To Be Submitted For Repair Before It Can Be Considered A Lemon?
  A: If the manufacturer, its agents or its authorized dealer are unable to conform your new vehicle to any applicable express warranty by repairing or correcting any … More
• Q: What Is Considered A Reasonable Number Of Attempts?
  A: It is presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been undertaken if the same unconformity has been subject to repair three or more times within the … More
• Q: Is The Manufacturer Required To Inform Consumers Of Their Rights Under The Lemon Law?
  A: Yes. At the time of purchase, the manufacturer, either directly or through its agent or its authorized dealer, must provide the consumer a written statement on a … More
• Q: Does A Dealer Have A Duty To Inform Consumers Of Any Repairs That Have Been Performed On A New Vehicle?
  A: Yes, if the repairs have a retail value of $500.00 or more and were performed after shipment from the manufacturer to the dealer, including damage to the new motor … More
• Q: I Think I Have A Lemon. What Should I Do?
  A: You should first attempt to resolve the issue with the manufacturer. You may choose to contact the manufacturer through the dealer from whom you purchased the car, or … More
• Q: If My Car Is Determined To Be A Lemon What Do I Get?
  A: You may be awarded all or any portion of the following: Revocation of acceptance and refund of the purchase price, including, but not limited to, sales tax, license … More
• Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
  A: West Virginia Office of the Attorney General 812 Quarrier Street, 6th Floor Charleston, WV 25301 304­558­2021 www.state.wv.us/wvag/ West Virginia State BAR … More