Your Car Won't Get Fixed.
The Manufacturer
Owes You. Period.

Yes — New York's Used Car Lemon Law covers cars purchased from a dealer (not private sale). The dealer must provide a written warranty. If they can't fix the same problem after 3 attempts, or if the car is out of service 15 cumulative days, you're entitled to a full refund.

Not necessarily. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (federal lemon law) applies to any vehicle with a written warranty — including extended warranties — regardless of mileage. If the manufacturer can't repair your vehicle within a reasonable number of attempts, you may still have a claim.

Yes. In many cases we negotiate a cash settlement — you keep the vehicle and receive a cash payment. Some clients have received $8,000 to $20,000 while keeping their car. The right strategy depends on your situation, which we evaluate for free.

The NY Attorney General's office runs a lemon law arbitration program. We submit your case, the manufacturer responds, an arbitrator issues a binding decision. Most cases resolve through direct negotiation before arbitration — typically within 3 to 6 months.

Yes — both purchased and leased vehicles are covered. For leased vehicles, the remedy may be a lease termination and refund of payments made, or a replacement vehicle. We'll identify the right remedy for your situation.

The most important are your repair invoices. Every time your car went in, you should have received a written repair order. Keep every one. If you've lost some, dealers are required to maintain records and we can subpoena them.