Nevada Lemon Law
Lemon laws provide protection if consumers purchase vehicles that suffer from defects that affect the safety, use or resale value. Every state has its own version of the law and while generally similar throughout, variances exist in areas such as covered vehicles, period of protection and the process for proceeding under the law. Like many states, Nevada laws apply only to new vehicles and the consumer must notify the manufacturer in writing regarding the defects before pursuing compensation under the law.
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Covered Vehicles
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Nevada lemon law applies to all vehicles except motor homes and off-road vehicles like ATVs. The protection period lasts the term of the manufacturer's express warranty or one year after delivery of the vehicle, whichever comes first. Consumers must bring action within 18 months of the delivery date to receive protection under the law.
Qualifying Factors
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To qualify as a lemon, the vehicle must have undergone at least four repair attempts for the same problem or been out of service due to repairs for at least 30 cumulative days. The law allows for an extension of the days out of service if circumstances out of control of the manufacturer or authorized repair facility, such as a natural disaster during this period, affect repair of the vehicle.
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Claims
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If the manufacturer offers an approved informal settlement procedure, the consumer must submit a claim through this process before resorting to any legal action. Typically, the warranty and owner's manual will provide information regarding this third-party dispute process including contact information.
Consumers can file suit if the manufacturer does not offer such process or if they disagree with the ruling set forth.
Compensation
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Compensation options include a replacement vehicle of similar type and value or a refund less deductions for use before the consumer brought the car for repair for the first time and use during any time the car was not out of service.
Waiver of Rights
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If the manufacturer fashions any warranty or other agreement with the consumer that waives any rights covered under the law, they will be considered void.
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References
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