Things You Should Know About Illinois Lemon Law

It may not always be a happy story when you purchase a new vehicle

. Your brand new car may be spending more time at the dealership then in your possession. If your new vehicle is shuttling between the dealership and your home, it may be time to seek the protection afforded to you by the Illinois New Vehicle Buyers Protection Act which is more commonly referred to as the Lemon Law.

A vehicle is a lemon under the Illinois lemon law if:

It has a nonconformity that substantially impairs its use, market value or safety and

The nonconformity is not repaired by the dealer/manufacturer after at least four (4) repair attempts within the first 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first or

Your vehicle is at an authorized dealership for repairs for a total of thirty (30) or more business days within the first 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

The Illinois lemon law protects:

Newly purchased or leased automobiles.

Light trucks and vans under 8,000 pounds.

Recreational vehicles excluding its trailers and

Vehicles purchased only in Illinois.

The Illinois lemon law DOES NOT cover:

Used Automobiles.

Altered or modified vehicles and

Motorcycles and boats.

Compensation if you win your Illinois lemon law claim

A replacement vehicle or

A refund of the purchase price of your vehicle.

Options other than the Illinois lemon law: There is in place federal legislation to deal with warranties for new and used consumer products should you fall outside the parameters of the Illinois Lemon Law. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 2301, et. seq. (Magnuson-Moss) is one such law that is widely utilized should you fall short of being protected by the Illinois Lemon Law. Before deciding on a particular course of action, you should definitely consult an attorney who is knowledgeable in the area of both the Lemon Law and Magnuson-Moss to discuss your best option and to determine what your actual rights are against the manufacturer of your vehicle.

Most importantly, document all the events relating to your vehicle. Make sure to receive and retain repair receipts each and every time you bring your vehicle to a dealership for repairs. These records are critical to your success.

by: johnkenvin

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