If the state, in which your purchase applies has such a board, you must first present your case tot he Arbitration Board. An attorney is not required.

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of this procedure, you may then apply to sue in a Court of Law. This will require the services of an attorney.

Your Lemon Law claim is against the Manufacturer of the item, not the Dealer or person from whom you purchased the item.

Before You File A Lemon Law Claim

Before you attempt to claim a refund or replacement under Lemon Law, you must give written notice by certified mail to the manufacturer and its dealer or repairing agent.

This notice must be sent within sixty days after the express warranty ends, or within sixty days after the one-year period from the date the motor vehicle was delivered to the original owner, whichever occurs first.

The notice must contain:

Your name, address and, if possible, a daytime phone number.
A description of the vehicle - year, make, and model
The VIN [vehicle identification number]. This number can be found on the vehicle registration [serial number] and is located on the tag behind the driver’s side of your windshield
That the vehicle has a nonconformity
A reasonable description of the nonconformity
That the manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or repairing agent has made a reasonable number of attempts to repair the vehicle
That you demand a refund or replacement vehicle to be delivered on the 60th day after the mailing of the written notice.

Lemon Law Claim Legal Fees

Both Federal Lemon Law and most State Lemon Laws provide for the payment of the claimants attorney fees and court costs if successful.

Lemon Law Claim Compensation

Lemon Law compensation may include a refund, replacement or cash compensation.

If you choose a refund over a replacement, the refund will not include any accrued finance charges.

The manufacturer may also deduct an allowance for your use of the vehicle and for excess depreciation due to damage, neglect or abuse.