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Your Vehicle's Term of Protection Less than 40,000 miles90 days or 3,750 miles driven since purchase40,000 ? 79,999 miles60 days or 2,500 miles driven since purchase80,000 ? 124,999 miles30 days or 1,250 miles driven since purchaseMore than 125,000 milesNo lemon law warranty

What types of items can affect lemon law claims? Abuse and neglect by an owner that causes a vehicle defect. Adding after-market parts and modifications that result in a defective vehicle. Failure to make a reasonable number of attempts to have the vehicle repaired.

The Lemon Law in MA covers drivers whose vehicles suffer a nonconformity or defect within the first 12 months or 15,000 miles (whichever comes first) that can't be repaired after repeated attempts (normally three) by the manufacturers authorized dealership.

You can pursue compensation under the Lemon Law by dealing directly with the dealer or manufacturer. If your attempts to receive compensation aren't successful, Lemon Law arbitration is available through the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR).

The seller must refund the amount you paid for the vehicle, less 15 cents per mile of use. If a private party seller refuses to cancel the contract within 30 days of the sale, the buyer should consult with an attorney to determine whether to pursue the matter in court.

A vehicle is considered a lemon if it has a substantial defect that impairs your safety or your ability to drive it, or impacts its market value and the car has not been repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. Please note, the OCABR cannot assist you with Registry of Motor Vehicle Services.