New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Lemon Law protects consumers who unknowingly purchase cars that have serious and costly defects. Whether you have purchased a new or used vehicle, if you face many costly repairs, you may be able to seek relief under the Lemon Law. Lemon Law claims provide an often quicker and more convenient road to financial relief for vehicle owners than would be found in the traditional court system. However, the law does not guarantee that you will receive relief and many claims are challenged and even denied. The good news is that there are some steps you can take to protect your rights under our state’s Lemon Law.

Gathering Information is Essential

Many dealers and manufacturers are reluctant to settle Lemon Law claims on their own, as they will be required to refund the full cost of the vehicle, taxes, registration fees, finance charges, towing expenses, and rental car expenses caused by the defective vehicle. In such as situation, you must file a Lemon Law claim and, in order to recover under the Lemon Law, you must provide proof that you meet the criteria for a claim. Such criteria for new cars to qualify as lemons include:

• The defect arises within 2 years or 24,000 miles of purchase, whichever is sooner
• The dealer or manufacturer has tried at least 3 times to fix the problem without success
• The car was unusable due to the defect or repair for a minimum of 20 days since you purchased the vehicle and the defect still persists

To prove you qualify, you must have all of the necessary records of repairs, repair logs, and any additional proof the costs you incurred due to the defect. This means you should specifically ask for copies of all records, ask as many questions as possible regarding repairs, and write down or record all information given to you regarding repair success or failure and the time required for repairs.

Call for a Consultation with an Experienced Lemon Law Attorney in New Jersey

If you have purchased a defective car that has cost you thousands of dollars, you want to ensure you have the best case possible for a Lemon Law claim. Lemon Law attorney David Polsky can advise you regarding the necessary and important questions you should ask to protect your claim and can help you obtain the relief you deserve. Please do not hesitate to contact the Law Office of David W. Polsky for help with your case today at 973 686-9787.