The New Jersey lemon law protects the consumer because it is designed to assist customers who have purchased a vehicle and experience repeated problems during the first two years or 18,000 miles whichever comes first. Its intent is simply to let the manufacturer correct these defects or find a way to appease the customer.
Vehicles that are covered under the New Jersey lemon law have to be purchased, leased or registered with the state.
Your car is only considered to be a lemon if it is one or more defects and this continue to exist after three attempts to fix it or if it has been out of service for a total of 20 cumulative calendar days. The problem should substantially impair the use, value or safety of the vehicle. What are not covered under this law are defects caused by abuse, accidents, neglect, modification or vandalism.
For you to take advantage of this law, you must write a letter to the manufacturer giving them notification of one last chance to repair the defect.
If nothing happens, then you have three choices. First, ask for a hearing through the Division of Consumer Affairs Automotive Dispute Resolution Program. You can also send your...