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Yes, private party sales are covered under the federal Lemon Law as well as most states' lemon laws so long as the vehicle was sold with some type of warranty, which may simply be the duration of the original manufacturer's warranty.

Alabama Lemon Law covers both the owners of new or untitled vehicles or anyone entitled to enforce a vehicle's warranty. Although the law covers used cars, there are some stipulations.

In most instances to qualify under a lemon law your vehicle must only have an unreasonable repair history under the warranty, including (but not limited to) 2-4 repair attempts for the same problem, 6 repairs total on the vehicle, or 30 days out of service by reason of repair.

The Alabama lemon law provides that the manufacturer must make the necessary repairs to remedy any nonconforming condition if the consumer delivers the vehicle to the manufacturer, its agent or authorized dealer, and the consumer gives notice of the nonconforming condition during the lemon law coverage period.

Before pursuing a claim in civil court, the consumer must give notice of a nonconforming condition by certified mail to the manufacturer and demand repair of the condition. If the consumer has already allowed three or more previous attempts, the manufacturer is given a final opportunity to fix the problem.

Alabama Lemon Law (8-20A-1 - 8-20A-6) Every vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the public highways which is self-propelled. Excludes motor homes or any vehicle with a GVW of 10,000 pounds or more. 3 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service.