NJ Lemon Law

2007-09-25 14:12:16

( Legal )



Lemon law is the government’s answer to consumers troubled by defective vehicles. When a newly purchased car, or even a motorcycle constantly needs repair or has been repaired for a specific number of times, it’s necessary to know if you got a lemon case on hand and if you need to seek help from lemon law attorneys to speed up the process.

Lemon laws may differ in every state when it comes to the definition of a lemon vehicle, the number of repairs manufacturers can perform and the timeframe given to fix the trouble, but generally these statutes speak of the same aim which is to protect consumers.

NJ lemon law covers all new cars and motorcycles that are purchased and leased. Defect should be encountered within the first 18,000 miles or anytime within 24 months after your purchase or lease. If after three attempts, it has not been repaired by someone authorized by the manufacturer, then you have a ground for filing a lemon case. In fact, you don’t even have to wait for three attempts to give the case a go. NJ lemon law states that if your car remains in the shop for 20 days or more during the first year, you can file the case.

Remember that to have a strong NJ lemon law case, proper documents should support your claims. Hence, it is necessary to keep invoices and job orders that prove the repairs even if the car is still under warranty. Getting a lawyer depends on you and the state requirements but it is highly recommended especially in New Jersey where it allows fee-shifting. This provision means that if you win the case, manufacturers pay all legal costs and attorney fees. Some firms even guarantee that once they accept your case, you won’t have to pay for their fees even if you lose.


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