Lemon Law was created to protect drivers when their car turns out to be damaged or in poor condition and the dealer or manufacturer cannot fix it in a reasonable space of time or within a reasonable number of attempts.

The regulations vary between each US state, and it is the rules of the state in which the car was purchased that are used, not the state in which the motorist resides or is in when the problem occurs, if that is a different one.

Most state regulations require a manufacturer to give a refund or provide a replacement if a new vehicle is found to have a substantial defect which cannot be fixed in four attempts, a safety defect which cannot be repaired after two tries, or is not in usable condition for 30 days within the first 12,000 to 18,000 miles or 12 to 24 months.

It ensures cars are safe and fit to drive on the public roads and protects the driver’s investment.