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1. If the same "significant" problem is worked on 3 times (i.e. you have 3 repair orders), and the problem still exists after that?then it's a lemon. 2. If you have a sudden, life-threatening defect that affects the drive-ability of the vehicle, and it still exists after one repair attempt, then you have a lemon.

To protect consumers from purchasing defective vehicles, Virginia enacted the Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act in 1984. Otherwise known as the lemon law, the act protects consumers from unfair vehicle warranties, and manufacturers are held accountable for the products they sell.

Under this law, if a used car has a defect that significantly impairs its safety, use, or market value, and the issue arises within 18 months of purchase or before the vehicle reaches 18,000 miles (whichever comes first), the consumer may be entitled to remedies such as a refund, replacement, or repair.

If you think your vehicle is a lemon, contact the Office of the Attorney General before filing a claim under this Act. All claims must be filed within 18 months following the date you first received the vehicle.

If you have tried unsuccessfully to have your new vehicle (purchased in Virginia) repaired three or more times for the same problem, or the vehicle has been out of service for more than thirty days in one year, your vehicle may be classified as a lemon under the Virginia Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act.

Under this law, if a used car has a defect that significantly impairs its safety, use, or market value, and the issue arises within 18 months of purchase or before the vehicle reaches 18,000 miles (whichever comes first), the consumer may be entitled to remedies such as a refund, replacement, or repair.