Georgia Lemon Law Attorneys

What Is the Lemon Law in Georgia?

The Georgia Lemon Law is a consumer protection law that applies to new vehicles with significant defects impacting their safety, use, or value. If the manufacturer fails to fix the defect after a reasonable time, the Georgia Lemon Law entitles you to compensation. When we prevail, you can choose a replacement vehicle or a refund, minus a mileage offset.

Does Georgia Have a Lemon Law for Used Cars?

The Georgia Lemon Law for used cars applies in limited situations. Specifically, the vehicle must:

• still be under the original manufacturer’s warranty during the first repair attempt, AND
• meet the law’s other criteria, including the timeline for defects and repair attempts.

If you purchased a used car in Georgia with an active warranty and the defect meets these criteria, you should qualify for protection under the law. But the sooner you take action, the better. Let our attorneys evaluate your case to determine if your vehicle qualifies as a lemon and get started on your claim.

What Qualifies for the Lemon Law in Georgia?

To qualify under Georgia’s Lemon Law, your vehicle must meet these conditions:

• Covered Vehicles: The law applies to new passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, and trucks under 12,000 pounds. Demonstrator vehicles and leased vehicles are also covered.
• Substantial Defects: The defect must significantly impair the vehicle’s use, value, or safety.
• Repair Attempts: You must allow the manufacturer with three attempts to fix your defect in most cases. For safety-related defects, you can take action after one attempt.
• Out of Service: If your vehicle is out of service for 30 or more cumulative days for repairs, it may also qualify.

If your vehicle meets these criteria, you may be eligible for compensation under Georgia’s Lemon Law.

How to File a Lemon Law Claim in Georgia

At Krohn & Moss, Ltd., we make filing a lemon law claim simple and stress-free. All you need to do is reach out to us with information about your case and we’ll handle the rest. Here’s what you can expect from the process:

1. Notify the Manufacturer: We send a written notification to the manufacturer about the defect on your behalf.
2. Complete the Repair Process: If necessary, we’ll allow the manufacturer the required number of repair attempts.
3. Request Arbitration: If the manufacturer doesn’t resolve the issue promptly, we’ll request a state-run arbitration hearing on your behalf.
4. Legal Representation: Our team at Krohn & Moss, Ltd. will assist you throughout the claims process. We’ll represent your interests during arbitration or in court if necessary.

Don’t let your defective vehicle cause you any more stress than it already has. Take the first step toward compensation by telling us about your vehicle and its issues.