If you've leased or purchased a defective vehicle in Babylon Town, NY, you may be covered under New York’s lemon law. These laws exist to protect consumers from faulty cars that persistently underperform, making sure you’re not stuck with a costly vehicle that’s more of a burden than a convenience.
If your car is giving you constant trouble, (and repair attempts haven’t worked) you may be entitled to a refund, a replacement vehicle, or compensation. Here's what qualifies a car under the Babylon Town lemon law:
- The manufacturer or dealer fails to repair the same issue after an unreasonable number of attempts.
- The vehicle has been out of service for 30 or more days due to repairs.
- The problem started within the first 24 months after delivery or 18,000 miles, whichever comes first.
What is Considered a “Lemon” in Babylon Town, NY?
A vehicle is considered a "lemon" under Babylon Town’s Lemon Law if it has a significant defect that impacts its safety, value, or performance, and the defect persists after multiple repair attempts. To qualify:
- The issue needs have been detected and reported while the vehicle is still under the manufacturer’s warranty.
- The vehicle must be purchased or leased in the state of New York, or registered here.
- The car must be used for personal, family, or household purposes.
Watch Attorney Emma Robison explain Babylon Town Lemon Law:
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How Many Repair Attempts Are Deemed "Unreasonable"?
In Babylon Town, New York law mandates that manufacturers be given a fair opportunity to repair defects. This may sound ambiguous, but it doesn’t mean they have unlimited tries. Generally, an “unreasonable” number of repair attempts is:
- Four repair attempts for the same problem and it continues to exist
- 30+ days (cumulative) spent in the shop for repairs.
Common Vehicle Defects in Babylon Town Lemon Law Cases
In our experience, we see the following defects frequently arise in Babylon Town Lemon Law claims:
- Engine failure or stalling
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical system problems
- Brake and steering instability
- Airbag deployment failure
- Fuel system issues
If you’re dealing with any of these problems, you may have a lemon.
How the Babylon Town Lemon Law Process Works
- Report the Defect
Notify the dealership or manufacturer about the issue, documenting all repair attempts and communications. - Allow Reasonable Time for Repairs
The manufacturer has a set timeline and number of attempts to repair the issue, usually up to 4 attempts or over 30 or more days. - Request Compensation
If the defect is not resolved after these repair attempts, you may be entitled to request a refund or replacement vehicle. - Take Legal Action
If the manufacturer is uncooperative, our Babylon Town lemon law attorneys can take your case to court to get the justice you deserve.
Why Hire a Babylon Town Lemon Law Attorney?
Going up against car manufacturers on your own can be difficult. In many cases, consumers end up with insufficient settlements.
An experienced Babylon Town lemon law attorney will handle everything — from initial paperwork and filing to negotiations and court proceedings with manufacturers — protecting your best interests. A skilled attorney also knows how to counter lowball settlements that manufacturers initially offer.
What Does a Babylon Town Lemon Law Lawyer Cost?
At Robison Lemon Law Group, we work on a “no-win, no-fee” basis. If we win your case, the manufacturer is responsible for covering all legal fees, court costs, and our attorney's expenses. We don’t require any payment from you to take your case.
What Compensation Are You Entitled to?
If your lemon law claim is successful, you may be entitled to the following compensation:
- Full Refund
If you win the lemon law case, you are entitled to the total purchase price minus some deductions, like those for usage if the vehicle has been driven over 12,000 miles. - Replacement Vehicle
If you would rather have a replacement for the defective vehicle, you may request a new or comparable vehicle of equal or greater value (you may need to pay the price difference for a higher MSRP model). - Reimbursement of Legal Fees
If your case is successful, the manufacturer covers all attorney costs and court fees.
Frequently Asked Questions About Babylon Town Lemon Law
What qualifies as a lemon in Babylon Town, NY?
If your car has a defect that significantly affects its safety, value, or usability - and it hasn’t been fixed after the manufacturer makes an unreasonable number of attempts, it could be ruled a lemon.
Is there a time limit to file a Babylon Town lemon law claim?
Yes, the New York lemon law statute of limitations requires you to file your claim within 4 years from the vehicle’s original delivery date. However, it’s best to act quickly — waiting can hurt your chances of a successful claim.
How long do Babylon Town Lemon Law cases take?
Lemon law cases can vary. Most typically take anywhere from a few months to over a year, depending on the complexity of the defect or whether the case goes to litigation.
Can I negotiate a lemon law claim without a lawyer?
Yes, it’s possible. However, manufacturers usually offer minimal settlements initially – and they may not even negotiate with you if you don’t have a lemon law lawyer. Having a skilled attorney significantly improves your chances of securing a better settlement and makes sure your case is handled properly.
What compensation can I recover?
If you win your Babylon Town lemon law case, you may be entitled to:
- Full refund of the vehicle purchase price; or
- A replacement car of equal value
- Coverage for legal fees and court costs
- Reimbursement for costs like rental or towing fees
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If your vehicle is causing more headaches than its worth, don’t wait to explore your options under New York lemon law. Contact our Babylon Town-based lemon law attorneys for a free consultation, and let us fight to get you the compensation you deserve.
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Colorado Lemon Law Requirements
While federal laws such as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act govern product liability and warranties, Colorado lemon laws provide specific protections for owners of defective new vehicles.
Lemon laws in Colorado only apply to new vehicles. Unfortunately, there are no similar laws in the State of Colorado that apply to used cars.
New Car Lemon Law in Colorado
- The defect must substantially impair the vehicle’s use or decrease the market value of the car.
- The defect must arise within one year of purchasing the vehicle or delivery of the car, whichever is later.
- Customers must make reasonable attempts to correct the defect before lemon laws apply.
- Colorado defines a reasonable number of attempts to 3 visits or more tries in the first year of owning the car.
- Lemon laws will also apply if the car has been in for repair for more than 24 business days for the same repair. The 24 business days do not have to be consecutive.
- Defects like rattles or squeaks will not trigger lemon laws in Colorado because they do not affect the use or market value of the car.
- Before suing under Colorado’s lemon laws, the consumer must send a written notice of the defect to the manufacturer by certified mail.
- Once the notice has been mailed, the consumer must also go through the manufacturer’s informal dispute resolution process, if one exists.
- You must also allow the manufacturer another chance to repair the car after this notice.
- If there is a defect that cannot be repaired after reasonable attempts, the manufacturer has the option to replace the vehicle or refund you the purchase price
Breach of Warranty in Colorado
Lemon laws are just another way that you can force a manufacturer to adhere to the warranty that already comes with your new vehicle. In Colorado, you can sue a manufacturer by going through the lemon law process as well as suing under “common law” breach of express warranty. In fact, lemon laws are considered a form of breach of warranty laws. They are simply specific to the automotive industry.
To prove breach of warranty in Colorado, you must show:
- The manufacturer expressly warranted the product to perform in a certain way
- The plaintiff was reasonably expected to use the product
- The product was not as warrantied
- The violation of the warranty caused you damages or other losses
- The plaintiff notified the manufacturer of the breach of warranty within a reasonable time after discovering the problem
Lemon laws are similar, but they are less strict. They do not require that you prove any particular damage, for example, other than that the vehicle was not working as expected.
Exceptions to Colorado Lemon Laws
Colorado lemon laws are limited. You must discover the defect within one year of the date that you purchased the vehicle or the time of the delivery of the car, whichever is later. Motorcycles and motorhomes are not covered. Generally, the car must also be used for personal reasons, which means that business-use vehicles likely don’t qualify for lemon law protections. Used cars also do not qualify under Colorado lemon laws, either.
In Colorado, lemon laws are also explicitly tied to the language in the manufacturer’s warranty language. That means that if the manufacturer does not cover a specific item, then there likely is no lemon law protection for that defect.
It also means that if the warranty is for less than one year, then the shorter warranty period will apply, rather than one year that is set out by Colorado law.
Colorado Lemon Law Cases
Robison Lemon Law Group, LLC has significant experience with lemon law cases.
For example, we won cases that deal with:
- Engine failures
- Electrical defects
- Brake issues
- Alignment problems
- Rattling and shuddering that causes problems controlling the car
- Transmission issues
- Turbo problems
Every case is different. Previous successful cases are not a guarantee of future outcomes. Let us evaluate your situation to determine whether pursuing a lemon law claim is the right option for you.
Talk to an Experienced Lemon Lawyer in Colorado and Get a Free Case Evaluation
If you suspect that your vehicle has a defect that triggers Colorado lemon laws, you need to act quickly because of Colorado’s short period in which to attempt to address the flaw. Having an attorney help you with this process can be extremely beneficial.
Contact the team at Robison Lemon Law Group, LLC by filling out the Question/Contact form to your right.
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