In Indiana, the Lemon Law, also known as The Motor Vehicle Protection Act, is designed to help protect consumers from unwittingly purchasing vehicles that fall beneath certain acceptable standards. The law is intended to act as a remedy when the owner of the vehicle demonstrates his or her vehicle falls within the designated parameters of the Indiana Lemon Law.
The Lemon Law covers only certain types of vehicles. While it excludes those that weigh in at more than 10,000 pounds and dismisses other categories e.g., farm equipment, motor homes, motorcycles, and road construction machinery, it does include light trucks and cars purchased or rented from an Indiana dealer even if the purchaser/leaser is not from or live in the state.
However, certain restrictions are in place concerning the vehicle and the actions taken. The vehicle
Vehicles Covered
- Must have registered less than 18,000 original miles
- Have to have been purchased/leased from an Indiana car/truck dealer
- Be reported no more than 18 months following the initial purchase
However, this is only the beginning. No matter what the flaw or deflect, you must bring it to the dealership and allow them a reasonable length of time to do the repairs. Under the Indiana Lemon Law, this equates to a minimum of four repairs to address the problem. Alternatively, the vehicle is rendered inoperable for 30 business days, and the issues are still present.
It is also the responsibility of the owner of the vehicle to obtain and retain the work order for each repair job performed. S/he must also be careful to adhere to all requirements stated in the manual or vehicle warranty before proceeding further.
Indiana Lemon Law
Because of the complexity, preciseness, and state-specificity of the Indiana Lemon Law, it is important to contact a lawyer or seek legal aid. This can help you to understand the legislation on this matter. This can reduce the chances you fail to comply.
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