Indiana Lemon Law

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Indiana lemon law covers new or previously owned self-propelled vehicle primarily designed for use on public highways with a serious mechanical problem that was purchased or leased in Indiana. The Indiana lemon law states that the mechanical problem should be first reported within the first 18 months of the vehicle's original delivery date, or within the vehicle's first 18,000 miles of operation, whichever comes first. The Indiana lemon law covers personal vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or less.

The Indiana lemon law does not protect:

*Vehicles with a gross weight over 10,000 lbs
*Motor homes
*Motorcycles or mopeds
*Conversion vans
*Farm machinery
*Snowmobiles
*Vehicles designed primarily for off-road use

*The cosmetic flaws in a vehicle
*Defects occurred due to the negligence on the part of the owner
*Defects occurred as a result of an accident involving the vehicle
*Problems resulted from modification or repair performed by a non- authorized person or facility

To qualify to get the protection ...
... from the Indiana lemon law the mechanical problem in the vehicle must

*Substantially impair the use, market value, or safety of a motor vehicle

*Render the motor vehicle nonconforming to the terms of an applicable manufacturer's warranty

The Indiana lemon law states that:

*The vehicle is in the custody of the manufacturer or its authorized dealer for repairs over a cumulative period of 30 calendar days or more
*Repair attempts are made during the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, whichever occurs first
*The manufacturer is given a reasonable number of (4) chances to repair the mechanical problem in your vehicle
*The car was rendered useless and sat in an authorized repair shop for a cumulative total of thirty days
*You must send a certified letter to the manufacturer informing them of the nonconformity of the manufacturer's warranty
*The manufacturer will attempt to repair the problem even if the repairs are made after expiration of the term of protection

If, after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer, its agent, or authorized dealer is unable to correct the nonconformity, the manufacturer shall accept the return of the vehicle from the buyer and, at the buyer's option within thirty (30) days or refund the amount paid by the buyer or provide a replacement vehicle of comparable value.