Lemon Law in Wisconsin
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
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Lemon Law in Wisconsin
If you live in Wisconsin, you don't need to feel like you're stuck with a lemon. Lemon Justice has a full suite of resources that will give you useful information about Wisconsin new car lemons, Wisconsin used car lemons, as well as information about lemon trucks, lemon RVs, and lemon motorcycles.Wisconsin Statutes, Section 218.015 is the state's Lemon Law.
What is a Lemon Under Wisconsin Lemon Law?
Wisconsin Lemon Law covers new passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, and trucks that are purchased or leased in Wisconsin. It also covers demonstrators, motorcycles, and motor homes. In order to be considered a "lemon," the vehicle must meet the following requirements:
- Does not conform to the manufacturer's express warranty
- Has substantial defects affecting the use, safety or value of the vehicle
- Has manufacturer's defects that occurred during the first year from the delivery date or the expiration of the warranty (whichever period ends first)
- Has been taken in four times for the same problem or has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 calendar days
- The manufacturer has been notified in writing of the defect within one year from the delivery date or the expiration of the warranty (whichever period ends first)
- You have participated in the manufacturer's informal arbitration program, if one exists
