Lemon Law Blog

The Evolution of Lemon Laws: What Changes to Expect in 2025 and Beyond 
Lemon Laws: The Basics For many years, state lemon laws have been written primarily with combustion engine vehicles in mind, since they predated widespread EV adoption. Most states' core lemon law protections apply to all new and leased passenger vehicles regardless of powertrain type. They typically cover: Substantial defects that occur within a specific time/mileage period A reasonable number of repair attempts Days out of service for repairs Read More...

Minor Issues and Lemon Law  
Americans buy thousands of new vehicles every year, but not all those purchases have a happy ending. Many vehicles sold in America every year contain Read More...

Lemon Laws and Leased Vehicles: What Lessees Need to Know
Many consumers in America choose to lease their vehicles instead of buy. Leasing a vehicle typically comes with lower monthly payments, and at the Read More...

What Are the Grounds for a Lemon Law Claim?
Automotive defects span the spectrum from harmless but annoying to dangerous and potentially life-threatening. Every car manufacturer has built Read More...

Can I Sell My Lemon?
Let’s say you just bought a lemon. Not the sweet and sour fruit kind of lemon, but the defective car kind of lemon. You saved your money for a long Read More...

A Quick History of Lemon Laws 
Anyone shopping for a new car risks buying a lemon. Automotive manufacturers across the world have built and sold lemons, from American companies Read More...

The Role of Lemon Law in Protecting First-Time Car Buyers 
The internet is full of first-time car buyer tips and tricks. Everyone knows to take the vehicle for a test drive and do your best to negotiate, but Read More...

Lemon Law Protections for Leased Vehicles 
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates consumers inadvertently purchase 150,000 vehicles each year that contain Read More...

What Happens to my Loan if my Car is a Lemon? 
Buying a new car is one of the largest single purchases many Americans make in their lives. The process can drain you of more than just money, but Read More...

Lemon Laws and the Environment 
Government agencies require automakers to do more than adhere to safety regulations: they must also abide by environmental protection laws mandated Read More...