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West Virginia Lemon Law – Know Your Rights

Vehicles Covered Under West Virginia Lemon Law

The District of Columbia Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase defective new vehicles by entitling them to a refund or replacement

New Vehicles

Passenger automobiles purchased in West Virginia or registered and titled in the state, including pickup trucks and vans with a gross vehicle weight not more than 10,000 pounds, and any self-propelled chassis of a motor home.

🚨Not Covered

  • Vehicles Over 10,000 Pounds GVWR
  • Motorcycles
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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.

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Learn how West Virginia's Lemon Law protects you.

Who Is Covered?

  • ✔ Consumers: The buyer or renter (not for resale) of a new personal, family, or household vehicle, and anyone else with rights under the warranty.
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⚠️ What Vehicle Defects Qualify?

To qualify under West Virginia’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?

  • 1 Year from Delivery or Within the Warranty Term

    Whichever is longer, starting from the date of original delivery.

  • 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 defect after being notified by the consumer within the warranty or one year from delivery, whichever is longer.
  • Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: This is presumed if, within the warranty term or one year from the original delivery date:​
    • 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.

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