There are very few things more disappointing and frustrating than spending all your hard earned money on a brand new automobile only to find out that it is a lemon.
For those consumers that find themselves in this position the Nebraska lemon law provides them with various legal options that they can avail themselves of. Although the law does give recourse to consumers it only applies when the vehicle in question has a serious defect and is a threat to the safety of the occupants. When this definition is considered, faulty brakes would certainly meet the test as that is a serious safety problem; however, a poor paint job would not as this is not considered to be a serious issue and it certainly does not jeopardize the safety of the occupants.
In general the law sets the standard for classifying the vehicle as a lemon; the standard is quite straight forward, if the car has been sent back to the dealer four times for the same compliant or it has been unavailable to the owner for 40 days or more, then it meets the criteria.
If your vehicle meets these standards then there are a number of steps that you as the consumer will need to take to settle the issue once and for-all.
Eligibility:
For your vehicle to classify as a lemon under the Nebraska lemon law there are certain criteria that must be met:
* The vehicle must have been purchased from a dealer located in the state of Nebraska, if you live in Nebraska but the car was purchased elsewhere the laws of the state in which it was purchase prevail.
* The vehicle must be less than a year old and still under warranty. Any vehicle sold “as is” is not given any protection under the lemon law.
* Motor homes and trailers are not covered under Nebraska law.
The vehicle is considered to be a lemon under Nebraska law if:
* It has been in the dealers service garage four or more times in the year for the same compliant.
* The vehicle has been unavailable for use for 40 days or more
* The car has not been subjected to any unauthorized modifications.
Making a claim:
As a consumer you can choose to either go through arbitration which is an informal process or you can elect to sue the manufacturer of the vehicle. In either case, if your claim is proven to be valid the law provides you with recourse, either a cash refund of the purchase price or a replacement vehicle.
For more information visit the site YourLemonLawRights.com.
