What Is The Maine Lemon Law?
The Maine Lemon Law, 10 M.R.S.A. §§ 11611169, protects consumers who have serious defects in their new vehicles. The law defines a lemon as a vehicle either purchased or leased in Maine, which has a defect that substantially impairs the use, safety or value of the vehicle, and which has not been repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. If your vehicle is found to be a lemon then the manufacturer must give you a replacement vehicle or refund your money.
Other Maine Lemon Law FAQs
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What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?
A: Any new or used car, motorcycle, van, truck, or recreational vehicle (RV) bought or leased by a consumer in Maine from a dealer and which is still within the Lemon … More -
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What Problems Are Not Covered By The Lemon Law?
A: The Lemon Law does not cover vehicles with the following types of problems: defects which do not substantially impair the vehicle`s use, value, or safety; defects … More -
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What Is The Lemon Law Term Of Protection?
A: The Lemon Law term of protection is the time period during which your vehicle can qualify as a lemon. This lemon protection period is defined as the length of the … More -
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What Is Considered A Substantial Impairment?
A: The Lemon Law only covers serious defects—those which substantially impair the use, safety or value of the vehicle. However, the law does not list specific … More -
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How Many Repair Attempts Must Be Made Before Your Vehicle Is Considered A Lemon?
A: The Lemon Law gives the manufacturer, its agent or authorized dealer a reasonable number of attempts to repair the substantial defect. The Lemon Law creates a … More -
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What Is The Final Opportunity To Repair Requirement?
A: Once the manufacturer or authorized dealer has not been able to repair the substantial defect, and the problem continues or recurs, you must contact the manufacturer … More -
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How Can I Prove My Vehicle Is A Lemon?
A: If you have a serious problem with your new vehicle, it is very important that you keep complete and accurate records of all contacts with the manufacturer or dealer, … More -
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Am I Only Entitled To A Replacement Vehicle?
A: If your vehicle qualifies as a lemon, the manufacturer must offer you a refund or replacement vehicle. If the manufacturer offers a replacement vehicle, it must be one … More -
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How Much Of A Refund Am I Entitled To?
A: If you choose to get a refund, you will receive the contract price of the vehicle including all credits and allowances for any tradein vehicle. If you leased your … More -
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How Do I File A Lemon Law Complaint?
A: To apply for State Lemon Law Arbitration, your vehicle must be purchased or leased in Maine less than 2 years ago , and covered by the original warranty from the … More
