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Unfortunately… The lemon law in California does not apply to vehicles bought from a private seller. This means that if you buy a used car from a private party and it turns out to be a lemon, you will not be able to get a refund or replacement car under the lemon law.

Under the Massachusetts Lemon Law, you may receive compensation for your new car, motorcycle, van or truck if you bought it in Massachusetts from a licensed dealer and it has at least one defect that substantially impairs its use, market value, or safety.

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.

The Nevada lemon law covers any defect or condition that substantially impairs the use and value of the motor vehicle to the buyer. The lemon law does not cover a defect or condition that is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the motor vehicle.

The Massachusetts Lemon Aid Law (Lemon Law) allows you to void or cancel a motor vehicle contract or sale if your vehicle fails to pass inspection within seven days from the date of sale AND if the estimated costs of repairs of emissions or safety related defects exceed 10% of the purchase price.

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.

Under the Massachusetts Lemon Laws, you may be eligible for compensation for your used vehicle if it has at least one qualifying defect that impairs its use or safety. The car must have been purchased from a Massachusetts dealer and be used for personal or family purposes (i.e. not used primarily for business).