Practice Areas

There are very few things as frustrating as dealing with a new automobile that constantly needs repairs. If it seems as though your car is in the repair shop more often than not, your vehicle may be considered a lemon. Under federal and state Lemon Laws, a consumer can be eligible for a refund, replacement or cash compensation for a defective automobile.

Consumers often ask the question, “How do I know if the car is a lemon?” The Massachusetts Lemon Law defines a lemon as “a new or leased motor vehicle that has a defect which substantially impairs the use, market value, or safety of the vehicle, and which has not been repaired after a reasonable number of attempts.” New cars, motorcycles, vans and trucks are all covered by this law. There are certain requirements that must be met before a vehicle is considered a lemon. For example, the vehicle must be purchased from an auto dealership in Massachusetts for the purposes of personal or family use. The law provides protection for one year from the purchase date or 15,000 miles of use from the original delivery date, whichever comes first.

Reasonable attempts at repair for the defect must be made before compensation is given. If the vehicle cannot be repaired, the manufacturer should offer to replace it or refund the consumer’s money. Even though the law requires that manufacturers take this action, they are not always cooperative. Sometimes you need the help of an experienced attorney who can help you recover compensation under the Massachusetts Lemon Law or applicable federal laws. Contact Thomas M. Kiley & Associates for advice regarding your lemon law case.

The article titled, “Massachusetts Lemon Law,” goes into further detail regarding defective automobiles in Massachusetts.

Labels: Boston lemon law defective automobile Massachusetts MA lemon law case Massachusetts Lemon Law