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New York Lemon Law Basics

New York Lemon Laws provide for compensation to New York consumers of defective automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and RV's. To qualify, you must generally have a product that suffered multiple repair attempts under the manufacturer's factory warranty. Lemon Law compensation can include a refund, replacement or cash compensation.

Is My Vehicle Covered?

If it meets these criteria:Has substantial defects affecting the use, safety or value of the vehicleHas manufacturer’s defects that occurred during the first two years from the original owner’s delivery date or the first 18,000 miles on the odometer (whichever period ends first)Has been taken in four times for the same problem or if it has been out of service for 30 days due to repairs for one or more problems

How Can I Be Compensated?

There are several options for a successful claim. First, you may be awarded a replacement vehicle of the same year, make, and model. You may also qualify for a refund of the purchase price.

A refund typically also includes all charges for dealer preparation, transportation, sales tax, license and registration fees, and similar government charges. Extended warranty and attorneys fees may also be reimbursed. Frequently auto manufacturers will even refund the payments made on the vehicle, although the Attorney General’s official position is that the refund is not mandatory.