Oregon’s Lemon Law was enacted to protect the rights of consumers who purchase new vehicles and then discover that the cars are defective. The law covers you for the first two years or for the first 24,000 miles, whichever of these happens first. You are required to inform the manufacturer in writing of any issues that you have discovered so that they are given a chance to correct them. You will not be covered for anything that has been caused by you such as abuse, aftermarket modifications, neglect, and any other alterations. You should always be aware of any current recall pertaining to your vehicle.
Requirements to Be Met
In order for you to be able to take advantage of Oregon’s lemon law, there are certain requirements you must meet:
* The vehicle must have been purchased for family, personal, or household use and be within will I will a will a warranty period, and
* You have to notify the manufacturer of the vehicle of any issues in writing within two years or within 24,000 miles from the date of delivery of the vehicle to you.
If after that the manufacturer makes three unsuccessful attempts at repairing the same defect, or your car has been out of service (you that you were unable to drive it), or said defect is likely to cause a serious injury, death, or was unable to repaired after one attempt, then you are able to take advantage of the protections afforded to you under Oregon’s lemon law.
Hire a Lemon Law Attorney
If you are dealing with a potential lemon law claim, then you have thousands of dollars invested. A law firm such as Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center® can help you from the beginning by helping you initiate your claim, being with you through arbitration or dispute resolution, and helping you deal with the manufacturers’ attorneys while seeking the reparations you are entitled to. Contact yourlemonlawrights.com for more details.
