1. **What is the Georgia Lemon Law?**
The Georgia Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase or lease new vehicles with recurring defects that substantially impair the vehicle’s use, value, or safety.
2. **Which vehicles are covered under the Georgia Lemon Law?**
New passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, and trucks under 12,000 pounds purchased or leased in Georgia are covered; used vehicles and motorcycles are not covered.
3. **What types of defects qualify under the Lemon Law?**
Defects must significantly affect the vehicle’s use, value, or safety and must persist after a reasonable number of repair attempts by the manufacturer or its authorized dealer.
4. **What is considered a “reasonable number” of repair attempts?**
Typically, three unsuccessful repair attempts or the vehicle being out of service for 30 cumulative days during the first 24 months or 24,000 miles.
5. **What should I do if I think my car is a lemon?**
Keep detailed records of all repairs and communications, and notify the manufacturer in writing. You may need to go through arbitration before pursuing legal action.
6. **What remedies are available under the Georgia Lemon Law?**
You may be entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, minus a reasonable allowance for use.
7. **How long do I have to file a Lemon Law claim?**
Claims must be filed within one year after the expiration of the Lemon Law rights period (24 months or 24,000 miles from the original delivery date).