Lemon Law

You drive off the lot in what you believe is a reliable car—only to find yourself back in the repair shop weeks later. Frustration grows, but someone tells you, "It's not bad enough to be a lemon." Sounds familiar? Many Connecticut drivers also share a similar story...

The state of Connecticut was one of the first to enact Lemon laws to assist owners of cars that are less than 2 years old or have less than 24,000 miles on them. The law applies to all new vehicles sold or leased in the state, including motorcycles, passenger cars,...

Understanding lemon laws can be a crucial if you've recently purchased a vehicle that is not meeting your expectations. While federal and Connecticut state laws offer consumer protections for defective vehicles, critical differences can affect your rights and remedies...

Purchasing a new car is often an exciting yet worrisome experience. After all your research and planning, you are thrilled to drive off the lot but can't help worrying about the significant amount of money you've just spent. The worst-case scenario? You drive away...

There is more to purchasing a faulty car than the obvious financial implications that come with it. A faulty car is a threat to public safety. Should an accident happen while you are driving one, you may not only suffer life-altering injuries but also face a myriad of...

A "lemon" refers to a vehicle that has significant defects or mechanical problems that impair its safety, value and/or usability. Lemon laws vary by jurisdiction, but they generally provide protection to consumers who have unknowingly purchased a defective vehicle. ...

If you buy a car and it’s a lemon, the first source of frustration you have is that you feel that you’ve been ripped off. You invested a lot of money in the vehicle. If it’s new, it could have cost around $50,000. Even a used vehicle could represent all of the savings...

When you purchase a vehicle, the manufacturer or dealer will provide you with a warranty. This is a contract that promises to care for covered repairs provided that you live up to your end of the bargain. And just as with any contract, a warranty can be voided if you...

Generally speaking, dealers do not want their vehicles to sit on the lot for too long. They have to take out loans to buy those vehicles and they're paying interest on them. As a result, many dealers are fairly motivated to sell a car in one or two months. Once they...

What Is Connecticut Lemon Law? Consumers who purchase new vehicles have protections under the Connecticut Lemon Law. This law covers new vehicles purchased in Connecticut that are registered as either a passenger vehicle, a combination vehicle, or as a motorcycle....