Automobile Lemon Law Questionnaire
What this document covers
The Automobile Lemon Law Questionnaire is a crucial tool for individuals dealing with defective automobiles. This form helps users effectively outline their issues, enabling a clear understanding of their legal rights and obligations. Unlike other legal forms, this questionnaire focuses specifically on gathering information pertinent to lemon law cases, assisting both clients and attorneys in evaluating the merits of a potential claim.
What’s included in this form
- Details on vehicle purchase status (new or used, purchased or leased).
- Information regarding existing problems with the vehicle backed by repair orders.
- Record of any communications with the manufacturer about issues.
Jurisdiction-specific notes
This form is a general template that may be used in several states. Because requirements differ, review your state’s laws and adjust the document before using it.
Situations where this form applies
You should use the Automobile Lemon Law Questionnaire if you believe your vehicle may qualify as a lemon under state law. This form is especially useful if you have had multiple repairs for the same issue, are experiencing persistent problems, or have concerns regarding how your vehicle was handled by the manufacturer or dealer.
Who needs this form
This form is intended for:
- Individuals who have recently purchased a vehicle that is experiencing significant defects.
- Clients seeking legal advice regarding lemon law claims.
- Attorneys who are gathering information from new clients in defective automobile matters.
How to complete this form
- Indicate whether the vehicle is new or used and whether you purchased or leased it.
- List any significant problems affecting the vehicle, ensuring you provide details on repair orders.
- Document any communication with the manufacturer related to the vehicle's defects.
Notarization requirements for this form
Notarization is not commonly needed for this form. However, certain documents or local rules may make it necessary. Our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize it securely online anytime, day or night.
Common mistakes
- Failing to provide complete repair histories.
- Neglecting to detail communication attempts with the manufacturer.
- Not indicating whether the vehicle is new or used correctly.
Benefits of using this form online
- Convenient access to downloadable forms from any location.
- Editable format allows customization to meet your specific situation.
- Reliability of using forms drafted by licensed attorneys.
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FAQ
A Lemon, or Manufacturer Buyback, is a vehicle purchased back from the owner by the manufacturer. It is offered as a courtesy or because of a defect, in the interests of customer satisfaction. Buybacks always carry the balance of factory warranty and occasionally, extended warranty on the repaired defect.
Dear Manufacturer: I believe that my vehicle is a lemon under state name's lemon law. I am hereby making a written demand for a refund/replacement because the vehicle does not conform to the warranty. I purchased a make, model, year of vehicle on date from name of dealership in city, state.
The short answer to your question is yes. If the dealer sells a car that was previously returned to them under a lemon law, they would be required to disclose that fact to you.
Take Your Vehicle in for Repairs. The basis for a strong lemon law claim is multiple repair attempts for the same issue or problem. Accurately Report Any and All Concerns. Keep All of Your Documentation. Present Your Lemon Law Claim Sooner Than Later. Hire an Experienced Lemon Law Attorney.
By definition, a used car dealer that sells a lemon is required to buy back the car. Consumer laws are very clear about dealer and manufacturer liability for lemons: once a car is declared a lemon it must be refunded and the contract must be canceled.
Fact: The truth of the matter is that lemon laws may apply to all types of consumer products that include warranties. This means that cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, computers, home appliances and a number of other products may all be covered under your state's lemon laws, as well as under federal lemon law.
What Qualifies as a Lemon? Under the law of most states, for a vehicle to be considered a lemon, the car must 1) have a "substantial defect," covered by warranty, that occurs within a certain time after purchase, and 2) continue to have the defect after a "reasonable number" of repair attempts.