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How Many Repair Attempts Do I Have To Allow?

One or more of the following presumptions should apply to your car:

Three times presumption
you took your car in for repair for the same nonconformity at least three times within the Lemon Law Rights Period but
the nonconformity continues to exist
One time serious nonconformity presumption
you took your car in for repair at least once for a serious nonconformity within the Lemon Law Rights Period but
the nonconformity continues to exist and is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the car is driven
30 days presumption
you took your car in for repair for one or more nonconformities within the Lemon Law Rights Period and the total number of business days which the car was in for repair adds up to 30 or more days
Note: The more presumptions that apply to your car the better—usually it means you have a stronger case.

Other Hawaii Lemon Law FAQs

Q: How Does The Lemon Law Work?
A: The Hawaii Lemon Law helps consumers who buy or lease new motor vehicles and have repeated problems in getting their vehicles repaired under the manufacturer`s … More
Q: Is My Vehicle Covered Under The Lemon Law?
A: Your vehicle may be covered if it is: a new car, including a demonstrator model. This also includes a car transferred to a second purchaser while the manufacturer`s … More
Q: Is My Car A Lemon?
A: Your car may be declared a lemon after going through arbitration if it meets all of the following conditions: it has a nonconformity (a defect, malfunction, or … More
Q: When Does The Lemon Law Rights Period Expire?
A: Assuming the express warranty is still in effect, the Lemon Law Rights Period expires two years after the date of the original delivery of the car to you or the first … More
Q: Is My Car's Nonconformity A Substantial Impairment?
A: The nonconformity you are alleging must substantially impair your car`s use, safety, or value. Substantially impairs means to render the car unfit, unreliable, or … More
Q: What Should I Do If I Think I Qualify For Arbitration?
A: Letter to manufacturer. Send a letter by certified mail, return receipt requested to the manufacturer within the Lemon Law Rights Period. Send it to the address given … More
Q: Can I Settle My Case Without Going To Arbitration?
A: Yes, if the manufacturer offers you a settlement of your case, you are free to negotiate with the manufacturer regarding the terms of the settlement, and you are free … More
Q: How Should I Prepare For The Arbitration?
A: Collect and organize your evidence. For example, arrange repair orders by date. If you are asking for collateral charges * (such as tinting costs) or incidental … More
Q: Where Do I Go For The Lemon Law Arbitration Hearing?
A: Hearings on Oahu are held at 235 S. Beretania Street, 9th Floor. Neighbor island hearings are held at various locations on those islands.
Q: How Long Will The Hearing Take?
A: Hearings usually last from two to four hours depending on the complexities of the case and whether attorneys or witnesses are involved.

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