Virginia Business Lemon Law
Virginia's Lemon Law helps the owner of a defective vehicle secure a refund or replacement if the dealer or manufacturer does not repair the defect within 18 months of the vehicle's delivery to the consumer.
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Covered Vehicles
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The law applies only to vehicles purchased in Virginia. It covers passenger cars, small trucks (under 7,500 lb.), motorcycles and mopeds as well as motor-home chassis.
Defects
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According to Virginia law, a vehicle is considered defective if any one of three conditions applies: a serious safety problem exists even after the vehicle is taken in for repair, the vehicle continues to have a problem after being taken in for repairs at least three times and the vehicle has been out of service for repairs a total of 30 days or more.
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Time Frame
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The owner must report the defect within 18 months of the vehicle's delivery, not the purchase date. The deadline may be extended if the owner can show he notified the dealer or manufacturer of the complaint during the 18-month period.
Remedies
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Virginia law requires that a replacement be a "comparable motor vehicle acceptable to the consumer." If the owner does not want a replacement, she will receive the full contract price of the vehicle, including related fees and services.
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