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Vermont Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under Vermont Lemon Law

Vermont’s Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase defective vehicles by entitling them to a refund or replacement.

New Vehicles

Passenger motor vehicles purchased, leased, or registered in Vermont.

🚨Not Covered

  • Tractors
  • Motorized Highway Building Equipment
  • Road-Making Appliances
  • Snowmobiles
  • Motorcycles and Mopeds
  • Living Portion of Recreational Vehicles

If Your Car is Defective , You Have Rights.

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

Joseph Novel, Esq.

founding attorney

Learn how Vermont's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under Vermont’s Lemon Law, 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?

  • Within 1 Year After Warranty Expiration

    Claims must be filed within one year following the expiration of the express warranty term.

  • Issues after warranty expires?

    Call us now! You may still qualify.

🔨 What Is the Manufacturer’s Duty to Repair?

  • Attempt Repairs: The manufacturer or dealer must repair the issue after being notified by the consumer during the warranty period.
  • Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: This is presumed if, within the warranty term:​
    • The same nonconformity has been subject to repair three 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 calendar days. ​
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What Happens If They Can’t Fix It?

Refund

Full refund, incl. taxes, fees, & remaining loan balance.

Replacement

You’ll receive a new car of equal value.