Are you residing in Ohio and driving a lemon? Do you know your rights under the Ohio Lemon Law? Just what exactly is a lemon?

A lemon is a vehicle that has trouble or problems, insured through the warranty, that considerably impairs the function, value, or safety of that vehicle. If you experience problems within the first year or 18,000 miles on your passenger car, light truck (no more than one ton load capacity and not utilized in business), or motorcycle, you had better take it back to the maker or the dealer and demand them to repair it. If they neglect to adjust the trouble(s) after being given a fair chance to do so, you may possess a lemon.

Numerous drivers don't know that the Ohio Lemon Law and assorted Federal warranty statutes allow for 100% cost-free legal help to unhappy drivers, without any legal fees or registering costs to you. If you fall under the Ohio Lemon law, you can be entitled to a brand-new automobile or a full or partial repayment at utterly no cost to you whatsoever.

The Ohio Lemon Law applies to new automobiles, noncommercial automotive vehicle, campers and RVs that support a nonconformity; a defect or circumstance, which considerably impairs the usage, value or safety, that can't be fixed after three efforts by an accredited manufacturer's franchise. The first repair must come about in the first 12 months or 18,000 miles whichever comes first. The Ohio Lemon Law likewise compensates you if you've been in the shop for 8 total repair efforts, irrespective if they're for the same or different problems or one attempt to fix a circumstance, which is in all likelihood to cause death or grievous bodily injury.

If you can answer "yes" to any of the following four questions. the manufacturer is presumed to have had a reasonable opportunity to repair your vehicle under Ohio law.

1. Have three or more attempts been made to repair one problem and then the problem occurs again?

2. Has the vehicle been in the shop for 30 days or more during its first year or 18.000 miles?

3. Have eight or more attempts been made to fix different problems that impair the use, value or safety of the vehicle?

4. Has one unsuccessful attempt been made to fix a problem that could cause death or serious injury?

Always consult an experienced Ohio Lemon Law attorney for more information.