New York

New York's New Car Lemon Law: A Guide for Consumers"

Free copies of "New York's New Car Lemon Law: A Guide for Consumers" are available from the

New York State Office of the Attorney General, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271

or from any regional office of the Attorney General.

Motorcycles:

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1. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE NEW CAR LEMON LAW?

The New Car Lemon Law provides a legal remedy for buyers or lessees of new cars that turn out to be lemons.

If your car does not conform to the terms of the written warranty and the manufacturer or its authorized dealer is

unable to repair the car after a reasonable number of attempts during the first 18,000 miles or two years, whichever

comes first, you may be entitled to a full refund or a comparable replacement car.

A copy of the law may be found in the back of this booklet.

2. WHICH VEHICLES ARE COVERED BY THE NEW CAR LEMON LAW?

The law covers both new and used cars, including demonstrators, motorcycles and motor homes

which satisfy all of the following four conditions:

1. The vehicle was covered by the manufacturer's warranty at the time of original delivery; and

2. The vehicle was purchased, leased or transferred within the earlier of the first

18,000 miles or two years from the date of original delivery; and

3. The vehicle either: (a) was purchased, leased or transferred in New York State,

or (b) is presently registered in New York State; and

4. The vehicle is primarily for personal use.

Some examples of cars that may be covered by the new car lemon law are:

a new or demonstrator car, purchased or leased from a New Jersey dealer and registered in New York;
a new or demonstrator car, purchased or leased from a New York dealer and registered in New Jersey;
a new or demonstrator car received as a gift from a friend and registered in New York State;
a used car with less than 18,000 miles and less than 2-years old.

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5. ARE MOTORCYCLES AND OFFROAD VEHICLES COVERED?

Effective September 1, 2004, motorcycles are covered vehicles. Off-road vehicles, such as snowmobiles, are

not covered by the law.

If you have more questions pertaining to a new or used motorcycle purchased in New York State, please visit:

New Car Lemon Law Questions and Answers:

http://www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/cars/qa.html

The New Car Lemon Law, General Business Law 198-a

Arbitration Program Regulations

http://www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/cars/regul.html

Offices of the Attorney General

http://www.oag.state.ny.us/contact/addresses.html

Arbitration Forms

New Car Lemon Law Request for Arbitration Form