THE LEMON LAW: (DON'T WAIT UNTIL YOU NEED IT TO READ IT!)

The purpose of "lemon" laws is to give new car buyers legal rights if their car turns out to be a dud. Although these statutes are commonplace, many consumers are not aware of the specifics. This article provides some facts on "lemon" laws, such as what they cover, the time period during which they are applicable, and what the requirements are for a vehicle to be considered a "lemon". Also discussed are the buyer's rights if the vehicle won't be replaced.

• Corporate Authors:

  Tornatore (Ralph)

  P.O. Box 161209
  Sacramento, CA  United States  95816
• Authors:
  • Wenner, J
• Publication Date: 1991-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 69-70
• Serial:
  • California highway patrolman
  • Volume: 54
  • Issue Number: 4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Consumer protection; Defects; Laws; Motor vehicles; Purchasing
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Law; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00620511
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-041 150
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Mar 31 1992 12:00AM