• jordanlund@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Lemon actually has a set legal definition as well. A car isn’t a lemon because you don’t like it, or even if it breaks down immediately after you buy it.

    It even varies BY STATE.

    https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/vehicle-lemon-laws-by-state/

    So here:

    “To qualify for protection, the defect must be reported to the manufacturer and given a reasonable number of attempts to perform the repair. If the vehicle is out of service for 30 calendar days or more, you may pursue a replacement or refund.”

    But across the river:

    “If your car experiences a serious defect or a problem that makes it unreliable or unsafe within 2 years or 24,000 miles of delivery, you may send a written request asking for a replacement vehicle.”