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Lemon LawPage 1What Is The Lemon Law? The Washington State Motor Vehicle LEMON LAW is designed to help new vehicle owners who have substantial continuing problems with warranty repairs. The law allows the owner to request an arbitration hearing through the Attorney General's Office. There will be no charge for the arbitration process. At the hearing, the arbitrator will decide whether a consumer's claim meets the requirements under the law. Lemon Law Facts: Under the Washington State Motor Vehicle Lemon Law, a vehicle is considered a lemon when it has not been repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. *) FACT: Washington State has a Motor Vehicle Lemon Law that is designed to protect consumers who have continuing warranty problems with a new or nearly new vehicle. *) FACT: If you feel you own a lemon, under the law you can request an arbitration hearing through the Attorney General's Office. *) FACT: To be accepted for arbitration your vehicle must be covered under the law. With a few exceptions, the law covers passenger cars, small and mid-sized trucks, large motorcycles, and motor homes. *) FACT: To be covered, your vehicle must have been originally purchased or leased in Washington state and also originally registered in Washington. *) FACT: You must submit a request for arbitration within 30 months of the vehicle's original delivery date. *) FACT: You do not have to be the original owner of the vehicle to request arbitration, but your vehicle must meet all the qualifications. You must also apply for arbitration within 30 months of the vehicle's original delivery date to its first owner. Page 1 What Is The Lemon Law? Page 2 What Is A Lemon? Page 3 If You Have A Lemon, What Should You Do? Page 4 What Is An Arbitration Hearing? Page 5 What Is The Warranty Period? Page 6 Contact Information
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