4 Tips for Pursuing a Lemon Law Claim
4. Your refund or replacement.
After you send the notice of the defect, ask the manufacturer for a refund or replacement. You may have to pay a small offset for the use of the car but that should not be more than the mileage used until the first repair attempt.
If the manufacturer has a valid arbitration program that is written into the warranty, you may need to go to arbitration to receive the refund or replacement. If either your request or the arbitration does not lead to a refund or replacement, file a legal action. Most states describe the legal process in detail on their attorney generals Web sites.
Alternatively, there are many attorneys with expertise in lemon laws who could represent you in a cost-efficient and effective manner. Most importantly, do not be discouraged. If you purchased a lemon and you pursue your rights, you should receive a judgment in your favor.
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