By Sarah Ballentine
Since humankind started creating mechanical products, there have always been products that, for one reason or another, fail to operate according to plan. In modern times, we often refer to these products as "lemons", as if to conjure the bitterness that we experience when they malfunction. Bitterness might sound like a strong word.
But when you invest lots of money in a defective product, you indeed feel embittered toward the manufacturer, such as when you buy a defective car. If you're an Ohioan who has bought a lemon car, you're probably wondering what you can do to receive compensation.
Fortunately, Ohio, like all states, has Lemon Laws in place that protect you in these situations, and an Ohio Lemon Law attorney can help you prove your case. But you'll first need to know that your car is actually a lemon as defined by Ohio Lemon law.
Under Ohio lemon law, there are four scenarios that define a car as being a lemon. The first scenario is when, within the first year of the car's delivery date or within the first 18,000 miles, whichever comes first, the dealership has repaired the car three or more times for the same defect and the defect persists.
The second scenario is when, within the first year of the car's delivery date or within the first 18,000 miles, whichever comes first, the vehicle has been out of service due to repairs for a cumulative total of thirty plus calendar days.
The third scenario is when, within the first year of the car's delivery date or within the first 18,000 miles, whichever comes first, there have been eight or more attempts to repair any defect that significantly impairs the car's market value and the defect persists.
The fourth scenario is when, within the first year of the car's delivery date or within the first 18,000 miles, whichever comes first, there has been at least one attempt to repair a defect that represents a significant safety hazard if the vehicle is driven and the defect persists. If any of the above scenarios apply to your car, you're probably driving a lemon.
Once your car qualifies as a lemon, you have two options for compensation: receiving a replacement vehicle that's similar in price, style and expected performance to your current car or receiving a full refund of the car's purchase price as well as reimbursement for the following expenses: undercoating charges, transportation charges, installed options charges, sales tax, license and registration fees, finance charges and other incidental charges such as towing fees and fees charged by the lender for issuing or canceling out a loan.
Keep in mind that under the Uniform Commercial Code and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (commonly referred to as the federal lemon law), you may also be entitled to compensation even if your vehicle does not meet the requirements under the state lemon law. Although you may not receive a full buy back of your vehicle, you may still be entitled to reasonable compensation for the reduced value of your vehicle and other expenses and attorneys fees.
Hiring an Ohio Lemon Law attorney will help you navigate the legalities of your lemon case. Unlike in some states, Ohio Lemon Law also allows consumers to reclaim their attorney's fees and court costs if they win.
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