You count on your vehicle to get you back and forth to work every day, to get the kids to their afterschool activities, and to take your family on vacations. It could be that your travel for work and your car is your office. No matter where you are going you count on your car to get all of you there safely. There are times when a vehicle just doesn’t live up to the dream. You worked hard and spent quite a bit of money and ended up with a “lemon.” These are the times that the Oregon Lemon Law was made for.
What is Covered Under the Oregon Lemon Law?
To begin with, if you lease or buy a new or used vehicle for your household or personal use and live in Oregon, then you are protected. You also receive further protection under the Federal Lemon Law which covers many other vehicles as well as other purchases. The Oregon Lemon Law provides protection and relief to you for up to 24,000 miles or two years from the date of purchase. Since “or” is the operative word it is a whichever comes first situation. You are required under the Oregon law to notify the manufacturer of any issues within this time frame. Under the Federal Law, you are protected for the entire length of the warranty, but there are deadlines that you must meet. An issue is only covered under the Oregon Lemon Law if it considerably decreases the value, use, or safety of the vehicle.
You Have Done Everything Required
If you have provided the manufacturer with the required notification, and if the manufacturer requested that you attend arbitration and you have done so, then you and your attorney may decide that now is the time to file a lawsuit. To get the best chance at winning and receiving the full compensation you deserve, contact Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center® for a free review of your case or visit www.yourlemonlawrights.com for more details.
