Washington Lemon Law FAQs

• Q: Replacement Or Repurchase?
  A: Under the law, if your vehicle is determined to be a lemon by the arbitrator, you will be awarded your choice of repurchase or replacement of the vehicle. At the … More
• Q: What If I Am Awarded A Replacement?
  A: If you are awarded a replacement vehicle, the new vehicle must be identical or reasonably equivalent to your vehicle as it existed at the time of original purchase or … More
• Q: What If I Am Awarded A Repurchase?
  A: If you are awarded a repurchase of your vehicle, the arbitrator will determine your refund based on the following: if you purchased the vehicle, you will be refunded … More
• Q: What Is An Offset For Use?
  A: When a manufacturer replaces or repurchases a vehicle, they have a right under Lemon Law to be reimbursed for use of the vehicle which is called the offset for use. … More
• Q: What Is Compliance And What Am I Required To Do When Returning The Vehicle?
  A: The Attorney General`s Office will contact you to confirm whether the manufacturer has complied. If the manufacturer has not complied or appealed, the Attorney … More
• Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law And Obtain Request For Arbitration Forms?
  A: CALL Statewide Toll­free 1­(800) 541­8898 TDD 1­(800) 276­9883 Local King County (206) 587­4240 Local Spokane County (509) 456­3124 WRITE … More
• Q: Where Can I Get Lemon Law Arbitration Videos And Tapes?
  A: If you would like to view the 20 minute video which discusses the elements of the Lemon Law and which shows a sample arbitration hearing, call the number below for … More

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