School may be out for the Summer, but consumers Lemon Law rights never go on vacation. Car buyers should always be educated when it comes to their rights regarding the purchase of a vehicle. Many car buyers that encounter problems with their vehicles want to know whether they fall under their State's Lemon Law. To assist those consumers located in the Northeastern United States, we offer a brief Lemon Law 101 refresher course:
Pennsylvania Lemon Law: The first occurrence of the problem must occur in first 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. The problem must occur three or more times while under warranty OR the car is in the shop 30 or more days within the first year, and those days do not have to be consecutive. The car must be purchased (or leased) and registered in PA. Motorcycles are not covered under PA Lemon Law, but they are covered under the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act.
New Jersey Lemon Law: The first occurrence of the problem must occur within 24 months of purchase or 18,000 miles, which ever comes first. The problem must occur three or more times while under warranty OR the car is in the shop for 20 days in the first 24 months/18,000 miles; they do not have to be consecutive. Motorcycles are covered under NJ Lemon Law. Vehicle can be purchased, leased or registered in New Jersey.
Delaware Lemon Law: The first occurrence of the problem must occur within the first year of ownership. The problem must occur four or more times while under warranty OR the car is in the shop for 30 or more BUSINESS days within the first year. The vehicle must have been purchased, leased or registered in Delaware. Motorcycles are not covered under DE Lemon Law, but they are covered under the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act.
Maryland Lemon Law: The first occurrence of the problem must be within the first 15 months or 15,000 miles of ownership. Problem must occur four or more times while under warranty OR the car is in the shop 30 or more days in the first 15 months. The vehicle must be purchased or leased in Maryland. Motorcycles are covered. Commercial trucks under one ton are also covered.
Massachusetts Lemon Law: The first occurrence of the problem must occur within the first year or 15,000 miles whichever comes first. The problem must occur three or more times while under warranty OR the car is in the shop 15 BUSINESS days within the first year. Motorcycles are not covered under MA Lemon Law, but they are covered under the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act.
Ohio Lemon Law: The first occurrence of the problem must occur within the first year or 18,000 miles, whichever comes first. The problem must occur three or more times while under warranty, OR eight problems must occur, OR the vehicle must be in the shop for 30 or more days within the first year. Motorcycles are covered under the OH Lemon Law.
Connecticut Lemon Law: The first occurrence of the problem must occur within the first 24 months or 18,000 miles of ownership, whichever comes first and can continue 4x throughout the original and/or extended manufacturers warranty period. Connecticut's Lemon Law also applies to vehicles that are in the shop for repair thirty (30) or more calendar days during the first 18,000 miles or 24 months (whichever comes first); these days must not be consecutive. Motorcycles are covered.
New York Lemon Law: First problem must first occur within the first 24 months or 18,000 miles, whichever comes first and occur 4 times. The New York Lemon Law also applies to vehicles that are in the shop for repair thirty (30) or more calendar days during the first year. Motorcycles are covered.
New Hampshire Lemon Law: Vehicles purchased or leased in NH with a gross weight of under 9000 pounds, that suffer a problem that cannot be repaired after three attempts by an authorized manufacturer's dealership. This nonconformity must occur within the warranty period. The New Hampshire Lemon Law al