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What exactly is a "lemon"?
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A "lemon" is a vehicle with a substantial defect — one that affects its use, value, or safety — that a manufacturer has been unable to repair after a reasonable number of attempts. State statutes define the specifics, but the principle is consistent: you should not be stuck paying for a vehicle that does not work.
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Does Lemon Law apply to used vehicles?
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In many states, yes — particularly if the vehicle is still covered by the original manufacturer's warranty. Texas and Alabama extend certain protections to used vehicles sold with a remaining written warranty. We'll tell you definitively in your intake call.
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How many repair attempts before I qualify?
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Common thresholds: (a) two attempts for a serious safety defect, (b) four attempts for the same non-safety defect, or (c) 30 cumulative days out of service. These are guideposts, not hard rules — the statute uses "reasonable number," and context matters.
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My vehicle is leased — am I still covered?
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Yes. Lemon Law protections extend to leased vehicles. The remedy structure differs slightly — you are typically refunded your down payment and monthly payments rather than a full purchase price — but the process is otherwise identical.
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Will I have to pay attorney fees out of pocket?
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No. Lemon Law statutes are "fee-shifting" — meaning the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer's attorney fees directly. You will never receive an invoice from this firm, and our fee does not come out of your settlement.
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What kind of recovery can I expect?
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Three common outcomes: (1) a full buyback — manufacturer refunds the purchase price less a statutory usage offset; (2) a comparable replacement vehicle; or (3) a cash-and-keep settlement where you retain the vehicle and receive a negotiated payment.
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How long does a case take?
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Most matters resolve within sixty days of our formal demand letter. Cases that proceed to litigation typically take six to twelve months. We provide realistic timeline estimates before you engage.
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Is there a deadline to bring a claim?
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Yes. Statutes of limitation vary by state, but are generally four years from the date the defect is discovered. Do not delay — evidence quality and witness availability decline quickly.
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What documents should I gather?
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Your purchase or lease agreement, every repair order or service invoice, correspondence with the dealership or manufacturer, and photos or video of the defect if available. We can reconstruct most records if you cannot find them.
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What if I threw away some repair orders?
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Not a problem. Dealerships and manufacturers are required to retain service records, and we routinely subpoena them. A missing invoice will not sink your case.
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Can I still drive the vehicle during the case?
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In most cases, yes. We will advise you on any situation-specific considerations — for example, safety-critical defects that warrant taking the vehicle off the road. Your ongoing use does not waive your rights.
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What if the manufacturer already offered me something?
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Manufacturers routinely open with offers that are substantially below what the statute entitles you to. Do not accept anything — or sign anything — before a brief conversation with counsel. There is no cost to having us look at the offer.