Fraud Tip of the Day - June 5
Lemon Law Tips
You may have rights under Lemon Laws but there are steps you can take in case you need to prove your case at a later time. Our Lemon Law tips are designed to help consumers collect the information they'll need to show their vehicle is a lemon.Keep Copies
Keep a copy of all documentation you have regarding your vehicle and its history. This includes all repair orders, purchase contracts, warranty book and owners manual that came with your car.Take Written Notes
Make notes of all conversations you have with your dealership and repair technicians concerning your vehicle and its "lemon" potential. Include the date, time and what specifically was discussed. This includes phone calls and in-person contact.Ask About TSB's
Technical Service Bulletins are instructions from the manufacturer that alert dealerships of specific defects or necessary repairs in certain models. If you don't ask your dealer might not present you with this information, so speak up and ask your technician to write your request on the repair order.Prepare a Timeline
If you have many repair orders in your possession, create a timeline to organize each repair attempt by date, the number of times the vehicle has been in the shop, and how many days total your vehicle has been out of service.Don't Be Discouraged
Auto dealers, repair technicians, and others might tell you the problems you are experiencing with your vehicle are minor and that you do not qualify under the lemon law for any sort of relief. ONLY AN ATTORNEY who is licensed to practice law in the state where you purchased your vehicle and has some familiarity with the lemon law, can make that determination!More Lemon Law Resources
Keep a Vehicle Repair LogLemon Laws - State by State Lemon Law Statutes and Resources
Federal Lemon Law
