When you decide to buy a new car you would never dream of ending up with a faulty vehicle. You expect and deserve to be able to buy merchandise that is of top quality. Retailers however have a completely different plan. They try their best to get rid of their faulty vehicles and unfortunately sometimes you are at the receiving end. However, if you identify the lemon, you would be able to defend yourself and be compensated.

If you have been handed a defective vehicle the lemon laws in place help with protecting your rights and will allow you to be compensated by the manufacturer. Though different regulations are followed in different states, the basic lemon law is the same throughout.

Lemon laws indicate clearly that in case of minor defects the manufacturer will have to replace, repair or refund the defective vehicle. A full refund has to be provided if the manufacturer fails to fix the vehicle within a stipulated period of time. If the vehicle has bigger issues which may lead to endangering the life of the customer, then the attempts of repair is lowered to one or two times only.

It is harder to prove that the car is a lemon when compared to being compensated for the lemon. Some states do not give you the same coverage if the vehicle is a used one. However, you still are eligible for a product of great quality.

It is vital to be vigilant and connect with the manufacturer as soon as you notice issues with the car. The coverage is taken care of only for 18 months by most manufacturers. Though certain states offer coverage for the entire warranty period, some other states do not. The vehicle has to be serviced and repaired free of cost when you have reported the issue to the manufacturer. If the manufacturer is unable to repair the vehicle even after making four attempts then the vehicle is deemed as a lemon and you are eligible for a complete refund.

If negotiations with the manufacturer are not working you need to take the matter to court and you would need a lawyer to represent your case. Moving forward with the help of a lawyer is a sure shot way of winning the case. A lemon law attorney will be able to read the case thoroughly and help you with proper solutions. You deserve to be refunded if you have been made to buy a lemon and attorneys help you understand and protect your rights.