You buy a new car thinking all the systems and mechanics in the car are safe. Days later, you find the car is heavily damaged in essential parts, such as the brake system or the locks. The good news is that many states are on your side. No car dealership can sell a damaged new car, but the specifics on how to handle such an issue varies state to state.
Lemons
Lemon laws are consumer protection laws for car purchases. In general, lemon laws dictate that the consumer has the right to return the vehicle to the car dealership.
What Constitutes a Lemon
All states have in their lemon laws specific details on how return policies are handled. A lemon is defined as a car with a defection that lowers the safety of the vehicle. Some safety examples that define the car as a lemon include faulty brakes, transmission issues and failure to accelerate properly.
Why State Laws Vary
Return policies and burden of proof differ per state. There are also some states that dictate that the car must have more than one defect to constitute a lemon. Some states also have a procedure to file lemon complaints, while in other states you need to take the car dealership to court.
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