Key Points to Consider When Filing a Claim

Below are some key points about how the lemon law works for owners or lessees of Corvettes.

Coverage

The law covers new motor vehicles, including passenger cars like Corvettes, sold or leased and still under the manufacturer’s warranty.

Definition of a lemon

A vehicle qualifies as a lemon if it has one or more non-conformities that substantially impair its use, value, or safety, and the manufacturer or its agents cannot repair the defect(s) after a reasonable number of repair attempts.

Reasonable repair attempts

The law generally considers that a reasonable number of repair attempts have been made if the same non-conformity has been subject to repair four or more times or if the vehicle has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days for repairs.

Manufacturer’s duty

If a vehicle qualifies as a lemon, the manufacturer must either replace it with a comparable new one or accept the return of the vehicle and refund the full purchase price, including fees and collateral costs.

Time limits

The consumer must report the non-conformity to the manufacturer or its agent before one year (or another specified period) following the vehicle’s original delivery date or during the term of the manufacturer’s warranty, whichever comes first.

Notice and arbitration

The consumer must provide written notice to the manufacturer and may be required to participate in the manufacturer’s informal dispute settlement procedure before pursuing other legal remedies. This type of arbitration is often required when a vehicle is leased.

Corvette owners should keep detailed records of all repairs and communications with the manufacturer or dealer regarding defects or non-conformities. Our Corvette lemon law attorney at Auto Lemon Lawyer will help ensure you have all the necessary documentation for your claim.

Time Period for Filing a Claim

States may differ in claim filing deadlines. You may live in a state where you’ll need to report a non-conformity within the car’s warranty period or within a specified time (typically one to three years) from the car’s receipt, whichever comes first.

You should speak to our lemon lawyers about your deadline to ensure you take prompt action. The sooner you contact Auto Lemon Lawyer, the easier it will be to proceed with your claim.

Repurchasing a Vehicle: A Breakdown of the Costs the Manufacturer Pays

When repurchasing a vehicle, a manufacturer typically pays:

• The car’s full purchase price
• Amounts paid during the point of sale
• Collateral costs – sales tax and license and registration fees

A reasonable allowance for use is deducted from the total amount. This allowance covers a consumer’s use of the car before they initially notified the non-conformity to the dealer, manufacturer, or agent or during any subsequent time it was not out of service because of repair.

Repurchasing a Leased Corvette

The lemon law generally states that a manufacturer that repurchases a leased Corvette must reimburse the lessee for all reasonable expenditures related to the lease. These expenditures include lease contract conditions related to early termination and the associated charges.

The lessee is responsible for the reasonable allowance for use or the use of the car before the lessee first notified the car’s defect to a dealer, agent, or manufacturer. This includes any subsequent period when the car was not out of service because of repair.

Replacing an Auto Under the Lemon Law

If the manufacturer has to replace a Corvette, they must provide a comparable new vehicle. The reasonable allowance does not apply when a vehicle is replaced.

Contact Our Corvette Lemon Law Lawyers Now

If you purchased or leased a Corvette under warranty, but you can’t drive it due to defects and repair attempts, contact our lemon law attorneys. Learn more about your rights today. Call the Auto Lemon Lawyer at (877) 902-1144.