State Lemon Laws

State lemon laws vary greatly in their interpretation of the federal laws.

The federal statutes say that "consumers" can be protected by law if they receive a "defective" product that cannot be repaired by a "reasonable number of attempts" by the manufacturer. Now, there are a number of ways to decipher what problems are covered.

How The Lemon Law Works

Many consumers have heard of the lemon law but aren't familiar with how it works.

What Qualifies as a Lemon?

Old cars that have faulty electrical work, broken air conditioners, an annoying rattle or rust do not qualify as "lemons." However, if the brakes, the gears, the starter or the acceleration appear faulty and the manufacturer can't repair the defect, then it might be a lemon car.