New York New Car Lemon Law
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The New York Lemon Laws (General Business Law 198-a) give consumers that have purchased or leased vehicles, both old and new, a legal way to fight back if they find themselves stuck with a lemon. If the vehicle does not conform to the terms of the warranty and the manufacturer or its authorized dealer is unable to repair the car after a reasonable number of attempts during the first 18,000 miles or two years, whichever comes first, the consumer can choose a full refund or a comparable replacement car.What's covered under New York's Lemon Laws?
The New York law covers both new and used cars, including "demos," which satisfy the following four conditions:- The car was covered by the manufacturer's new car warranty at the time of original delivery; and
- The car was purchased, leased or transferred within the earlier of the first 18,000 miles or two years from the date of original delivery; and
- The car either: (a) was purchased, leased or transferred in New York, or (b) is presently registered in New York; and
- The car is primarily used for personal purposes. Some examples of cars that are covered by the new car lemon law are:
- a new car purchased or leased from a New Jersey dealer and registered in New York;
- a year-old, demonstrator car with less than 18,000 miles purchased from a New York dealer and registered in New Jersey;
- a used car with less than 18,000 miles and less than 2-years old, purchased from a Connecticut dealer and registered in New York;
- a used car with less than 18,000 miles and less than 2-years old, received as a gift from a friend and registered in New York
- a new car purchased or leased from a New Jersey dealer and registered in New York;
New York New Car Lemon Law Guide
New York New Car Lemon Law - General Business Law 198-a
New York Used Car Lemon Law Guide
New York Used Car Lemon Law - General Business Law §198-b
Additional Lemon Law Resources
Lemon Law TipsKeep a Vehicle Repair Log
Federal Lemon Law - Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
