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#Indiana Lemon Law

Put one of the nation’s strongest Lemon Laws to work for you!

Buying a car is one of the greatest joys of modern life. Whether the purchase is of a new or used vehicle, that particular car, truck or SUV is new to you. If you find yourself encountering unexpected issues with your vehicle, then the Indiana Lemon Law may assist you to get relief. An added bonus for Indiana residents -- the state's lemon law is amongst the most stringent in the entire United States. The Indiana Motor Vehicle Protection Act, IC 24-5-13, et. seq. commonly known as the Indiana Lemon Law. was enacted to assist consumers after the purchase or lease of both new and used vehicles. The Lemon Law provides Indiana consumers with comprehensive protection to rid themselves of defective vehicles.

Indiana Lemon Law Info:

Should you find that a defect or non-conformity arises in your vehicle in its first 18 months or 18,000 miles, you may be entitled to receive a refund or replacement vehicle so long as you have given the automobile manufacturer an opportunity to repair your vehicle. Per the Indiana Lemon Law, you must provide the manufacturer, through its dealers, with either 4 times or 30 days to repair your vehicle. Notably, these repair attempts may occur even after the vehicle’s first 18 months or 18,000 miles. Should the manufacturer, through its dealers, be unable to repair your vehicle after you have given them this reasonable opportunity to do so, you may be entitled to a refund less a reasonable offset for your use of the vehicle or a replacement vehicle.

What’s more, the Indiana Lemon Law provides that the automobile manufacturer is responsible to pay the consumer’s attorneys’ fees. Therefore, consumers may use the Indiana Lemon Law to retain attorneys who will represent them wherein the attorneys rely solely on their ability to win the consumer’s case to be paid.

The Indiana Lemon Law also provides that automobile manufacturers must continue to attempt to repair your vehicle even after you have invoked your rights under the law. Further, the Lemon Law makes clear that the dealership cannot aid the manufacturer to attempt to cover up a Lemon Law claim by not documenting the problems with the vehicle. As such, consumers may insist that the manufacturer and its dealers provide a repair receipt every time their vehicle is subject to repair.

If you believe you've purchased a “lemon,” the best way to ascertain whether you have a case is to speak with an attorney. They can advise you and press forward with a formal case if you qualify under the law. With an attorney’s assistance, consumers may be able to recover a refund of their vehicle, comparable replacement vehicle, or in some situations a partial refund or other monetary settlement. Call Krohn Moss Ltd. Consumer Law Center® at 800-USLEMON (800-875-3666) for a free consultation to see if you qualify for relief under the Indiana Lemon Law or other consumer protection laws.