If you’re considering purchasing a new car, you are in luck– various federal and state laws, known collectively as “lemon laws,” can protect you from manufacturing defects. These laws, which typically run for two years after the date of purchase, have clauses in them to protect your investment. Federally, the “lemon law” is the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. This bill, passed in 1975, requires manufacturers to disclose extensive warranty information to their customers to avoid misleading warranty claims. On the state level, however, the laws are different across each jurisdiction.
Missouri Lemon Law
The lemon laws in Missouri are a bit stricter than in many other states. While many states only require three different attempts to repair a ‘lemon,’ or damaged vehicle, the Missouri state codes require four separate efforts. However, after the four different attempts, Missouri is consistent with many other states in that the notice given to manufacturers is only needed to be ten days long.
The state is also unique in that many of the vehicles covered by other states, like motorcycles and motor homes, are exempt from their lemon laws. Like many other states, though, the Missouri New Vehicles Warranty Law does not cover used cars. These defects that put your car out of commission must affect either the use, safety, or value of your vehicle for you to receive any damages under the lemon laws. Consistent with the federal statutes and rules in other states, the manufacturer either can refund your purchase or offer you a replacement car, or open a lawsuit saying that your car is not defective.
If you want to learn more about the lemon law in Missouri, you can find all the information you need thanks to Lemon Law America. Decide if you are eligible for a refund, learn what your next steps are, and more, all on visiting their website.
