In the automotive world, a new or used vehicle that has been purchased under warranty, which keeps breaking down with the same fault and is never actually repaired, is said to be a lemon. There are laws in every state in the US that protect the consumer from the hands of dodgy vehicle manufacturers - namely, the Lemon Law.

It is stressful enough that your car break down in the first place, especially if it is brand new and hasn't even been put through its paces yet; but if it is under warranty and the dealer refuses to fix it, go see a lemon law lawyer as you may be entitled to a new car, a replacement, or your money back.

It's not just cars that are protected under state lemon laws; many different types of vehicle are covered depending on which state you are in. For instance, a lot of states also cover trucks, minivans, SUVs, RVs, campers, boats, motorcycles, and even jet-skis. It doesn't take much research to see if your particular vehicle is covered either; simply check the Federal Warranty Act in your state.

Lemon Law Claims

Vehicle manufacturers who know they have been selling rubbish vehicles or potential death traps have been known to drag their feet when someone complains about their new vehicle falling to bits for fear of massive recalls. There is also a flip side to that coin; other manufacturers may settle fairly quickly as to avoid unwanted bad publicity caused by your lemon.

One thing you should never do if you have a suspected lemon, is be tempted in taking your car elsewhere to be repaired thinking that someone else may do a better job. If a lemon is suspected, the manufacturer will want to examine your car before making any decisions and you may even void your warranty by going elsewhere.

So, in short, if your new or used vehicle was bought with a warranty and it keeps breaking down on you, or has had a serious defect with the braking system, then speak to an attorney about the possibility of invoking a lemon law lawsuit. Don't feel you are being a pain by continually coming back with your fault; keep at it and don't give in.