The Steps to Lemon Law Resolution
Step One: If you think you may have a “lemon,” check your state’s lemon law. These laws dictate the number of repair attempts, the time the vehicle is out of service and the time limit on initiating a lemon law case.
Step Two: File a Letter of Notification with your car’s manufacturer. The procedure and address should be in your Warranty booklet. From this point on, you will be dealing with the manufacturer and their legal team rather than the dealership.
Step Three: If you get turned down by the manufacturer, your either have to or have the option to (depending on your state law) going through the Informal Dispute Resolution. Some manufacturers work through independent third-party organizations; some states have established their own arbitration procedures for lemon law disputes.
Step Four: If you’re still not satisfied with the Informal Dispute Resolution and haven’t done so yet, hire an attorney who will advise you on the next step. An attorney may be more effect in resolving your issue without going to the final step.
Step Five: File a lawsuit. At this point, you have to hire a lawyer. The manufacturer has a whole legal team, you need proper representation.
Optional Step: At any point along this road, you can consult with or hire an attorney. Fill out the form on this post and we’ll help you locate a lemon lawyer.
If you suspect your vehicle is a lemon, contact us using the form to the right and we’ll help you locate a lemon lawyer.
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