Lemon laws are American
state laws that provide a remedy for purchasers of cars in order to
compensate for cars that repeatedly fail to meet standards of quality
and performance. These vehicles are called lemons. The federal lemon law (the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act) protects citizens of all states. State lemon laws vary by state and may not necessarily cover used or leased cars. The rights afforded to consumers by lemon laws may exceed the warranties expressed in purchase contracts. Lemon law is the common nickname for these laws, but each state has different names for the laws and acts.
Federal lemon laws cover anything mechanical. The federal lemon law
also provides that the warranter may be obligated to pay the prevailing
party's attorney in a successful lemon law suit, as do most state lemon laws.
At the core of most lemon laws is the manufacturer's breach of warranty.
A manufacturer's warranty is what makes the manufacturer legally
responsible for repairs to the consumer's vehicle or good. It is a form
of guarantee. An express warranty is typically a written warranty. An implied warranty
unlike an express warranty, is not written. The law imposes these
obligations on the manufacturer, the seller or both as a matter of
public policy. These vary from state to state.
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