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New York Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under New York Lemon Law

New York’s Lemon Laws entitle consumers to a refund or replacement for defective vehicles.

New Vehicles

Personal-use cars, motorcycles, and motor homes under 18,000 miles or 2 years old.

Used Vehicles

NY dealer-bought or leased cars, costing at least $1,500, with under 100,000 miles at purchase, and used mainly for personal reasons.

🚨Not Covered

Vehicles Purchased for Business Purposes

If Your Car is Defective , You Have Rights.

“Lemon Law protects owners and lessees of vehicles with persistent defects.” –– Joseph Novel, Esq.

Learn how New York's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under New York’s Lemon Laws, your vehicle must have a nonconformity that:

Substantially Impairs Use, Value, or Safety

A defect or condition that significantly affects the vehicle's operation, market value, or safety.

Examples of Defects:

Engine Problems

Stalling, misfires, loss of power.
Brake Malfunctions

Inconsistent braking, total brake failure.
Electrical Issues

Power steering loss, infotainment system failures.
Transmission Defects

Jerky shifting, slipping gears.
Overheating Problems

Persistent cooling system failures.

⏳ How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?

New Vehicles

Within the earlier of 18,000 miles or two years from the date of original delivery.
Used Vehicles

Warranty periods vary based on mileage at the time of purchase:
- 18,001 to 36,000 miles: 90 days or 4,000 miles
- 36,001 to 80,000 miles: 60 days or 3,000 miles
- 80,001 to 100,000 miles: 30 days or 1,000 miles
Issues after warranty expires?

Call us now! You may still qualify.

🔨 What Is the Manufacturer’s Duty to Repair?

Attempt Repairs: The manufacturer or its authorized dealer must repair the defect after being notified by the consumer within the warranty period.

Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: This is presumed if, within the warranty term:
- The same nonconformity has been subject to repair four or more times without success.
- The vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the nonconformity for a cumulative total of 30 or more days since delivery of the vehicle to the consumer.

New York Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under New York Lemon Law

New Vehicles

Used Vehicles

🚨Not Covered

If Your Car is Defective , You Have Rights.

Joseph Novel, Esq.

Learn how New York's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

Substantially Impairs Use, Value, or Safety

Engine Problems

Brake Malfunctions

Electrical Issues

Transmission Defects

Overheating Problems

⏳ How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?

New Vehicles

Used Vehicles

Issues after warranty expires?

🔨 What Is the Manufacturer’s Duty to Repair?

What Happens If They Can’t Fix It?

Refund

Replacement

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