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Do lemon laws apply to new and used cars in North Carolina? North Carolina
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North Carolina Lemon Laws for New Cars
The North Carolina Lemon Law doesn’t cover used cars; it only covers new cars. In addition to passenger vehicles, falling under this legal umbrella are motorcycles, pick-up trucks, and certain vans.Under this law, which also goes by the name of the New Motor Vehicles Warranties Act, a vehicle manufacturer must repair any defects that jeopardize the vehicle's value, use and/or safety within the first 24 months or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first).
In NC, your vehicle becomes a lemon if:
- The problem is covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
- You notify the manufacturer of the defect in writing and give the manufacturer no more than 15 days to have an auto repair mechanic correct the problem.
- There have been four or more attempts to fix the problem but it still exists. Or, the vehicle has been out of service for a cumulative total of 20 or more business days within a 12-month period.
- The full contract price, including but not limited to, undercoating charges, installed options, and non-refundable portions of extended warranties and service contracts.
- All upfront charges that may include sales tax, license, and registration fees.
- All finance charges you paid after first reporting the problem.
- Any incidental damages, minus a reasonable allowance for vehicle use.
Contacting a Lemon Law Attorney
If your claim goes to court give heavy consideration to hiring a Lemon Law lawyer. If not you'll be matching legal wits against experienced manufacturer representatives. These people are well trained on how to shoot down lemon car claims, and having a lemon law attorney representing you will negate this advantage and increase your chances for receiving just compensation.Post Comment for "Do lemon laws apply to new and used cars in North Carolina?"
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