Owners of vehicles, computers, appliances, or other items that require repeated and continuous repairs have a claim for said items under the law. However, since we're talking about laws, there are necessary rules, which have to be followed if you want to invoke your lemon law rights in making a claim. It would be best to start by getting yourself familiarized with federal and state laws that are in relation with and affect laws.
Federal lemon law rights are sometimes referred to as the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act and these are deemed more encompassing than most state laws. According to federal laws, your claim will be valid only if the item underwent repairs for three to four times for just one type of defect, or six to eight times for multiple defects during the warranty period. If you meet this requirement, then you can file a claim against the product manufacturer. Aside from vehicles, federal lemon laws also cover major appliances and computer systems.
As a consumer, it is not easy to get the state to grant you lemon law rights. This is why you should have an attorney to assist and represent you right from the beginning when you file your claim. Every state has lemon laws with statutes varying in different degrees which the reason why you need an attorney who is well informed on issues and who has prior experience in handling cases like yours.
In order to make a strong law claim and to ensure success in court, careful documentation of all transactions related to the defective item is necessary. Generally, as a consumer, it is a good practice to keep track of all repairs, down time and occurrences of breakdowns. If you have these, you can invoke your lemon law rights and you can have your claim duly processed. Consumers who assert their rights will help push manufacturers toward keeping their product safe and free of defects as much as possible. After all, it's better for their business if consumers have no reason to file lemon cases against them. Always remember that under the lemon law, your rights as a consumer are always protected.
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