The Indiana Lemon Law Definition

The Indiana Lemon Law, also known as the Motor Vehicle Protection Act, protects consumers like you who purchase or lease a defective vehicle in the state of Indiana. Dealers that fail to fix defects within 4 attempts or 30 days must offer up a choice between a refund or a replacement vehicle of comparable value.

If you’ve purchased a lemon, Krohn & Moss, Ltd.® Consumer Law Center makes it easy to collect what you’re owed. Don’t wait to find out how much your lemon is worth—call us at (866) 989-3314 for a FREE case review!

Krohn & Moss, Ltd. – Your Lemon Law Lawyers of Indiana

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  • Over 25 Years of Experience Turning “Lemons” into “Lemon-Aid”
  • Over 50,000 Success Stories
  • Accomplished, Trustworthy Attorneys
  • Responses Within 24 Hours
  • No Out-of-Pocket Costs
  • Maximum Compensation for You

The lemon law attorneys at Krohn & Moss, Ltd. have helped more than 50,000 people rid themselves of their defective vehicles and collect the compensation they’re owed. We can do the same for you for no out-of-pocket costs. And if we win your case, the vehicle manufacturer who made the lemon pays our fees, not you.

With this in mind, we hold the manufacturer accountable for accepting the return and promptly paying what they owe. In the past 25 years, we’ve secured generous settlements for over 99% of our clients without going to trial. And in the rare event that we do go to trial, our experienced trial attorneys will fight tooth and nail to win your case.

In many cases, we can help even if your vehicle doesn’t qualify for protection under the Indiana Lemon Law. Other laws, like the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, also allow us to hold manufacturers responsible for their faulty products. The bottom line: if you purchased a lemon, we will exhaust every legal measure to hold the car company responsible.

We founded our firm to help people like you. Text, email, or call us today at 866-989-3314 so we can get you the compensation you’re owed.

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Vehicles Covered

  • Cars and light trucks weighing less than 10,000 lbs.
  • Purchased or leased in Indiana.
  • Excludes conversion vans, motor homes, farming vehicles, road-building equipment, tractors, motorcycles, mopeds, and vehicles designed primarily for off-road use.

Timing Of Repair Attempts

  • The first repair must occur within 18 months or before 18,000 total miles, whichever comes first.

Number Of Repair Attempts Required

  • Four repair attempts for the same defect
  • The vehicle was out of service for over 30 business days for any combination of defects.

 

If you don’t meet the requirements of the Indiana Lemon Law, the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act provides much broader coverage. Contact us to see if you qualify.

What Does the Indiana Lemon Law Cover?

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The Indiana Lemon Law is amongst the most consumer-friendly in the entire United States. To qualify for protection under the law, vehicles just need to meet three simple criteria:

  • The vehicle was purchased or leased in Indiana.
  • It weighs less than 10,000 pounds.
  • It was intended to be used primarily on public roads.

Defects covered by the Indiana Lemon Law must:

  • Impair the use, value, or safety of the vehicle.
  • be reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles of the original purchase date.
  • AND persist after the dealer makes four attempts to fix it OR spends 30 business days pursuing repair attempts.

Have more questions about the Lemon Law in Indiana? Read through our Indiana Lemon Law FAQs.

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The Indiana Lemon Law on Used Vehicles

The Indiana Lemon Law applies to used cars as well as new ones. It also covers private party sales and leased vehicles. These vehicles remain protected by the Lemon Law as long as the defect is reported to the manufacturer within 18 months or 18,000 miles of the vehicle’s original purchase date, whichever comes first.

The Federal Lemon Law also protects private party vehicle sales. This means if you buy a used car under warranty, your purchase is likely protected by several different statutes. Regardless of your situation, our attorneys are well-versed in these laws and will take the action necessary to protect your rights as a consumer.

If you think your used car is a lemon, reach out to our experienced lawyers for a free case review.

How to File a Lemon Law Claim in Indiana

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From the date you first report the defect to the dealer, you have two years to file a lawsuit. However, your vehicle’s owner’s manual or warranty might outline additional requirements.

Rather than reading through the fine print of these documents, give Krohn & Moss, Ltd. a call. Our lemon law lawyers in Indiana know the requirements for every vehicle make and model. We’ll handle all the paperwork so you can get back out on the road as soon as possible.

Best of all, we charge you NOTHING upfront, and you’ll owe us nothing unless we win or successfully settle your case. Even when we prevail, we force the auto manufacturer to pay your attorney’s fees, meaning there’s no out-of-pocket cost to you! Schedule your free case review today.

Why Hoosiers Choose Krohn & Moss as Their Indiana Lemon Law Firm

  • 25+ Years of Experience Turning “Lemons” into “Lemon-Aid”
  • Over 50,000 Success Stories Nationwide
  • Accomplished, Trustworthy Attorneys
  • Responds to All Inquiries within 24 Hours
  • No Fees Unless We Win Your Case
  • We Always Seek Maximum Compensation for Clients

Areas We Serve

Our lemon law lawyers serve all of Indiana including: 

  • Bloomington, Indiana
  • Hammond, Indiana
  • Lafayette, Indiana
  • Noblesville, Indiana
  • Muncie, Indiana
  • Greenwood, Indiana
  • Kokomo, Indiana
  • Terre Haute, Indiana
  • Anderson, Indiana
  • Elkhart, Indiana
  • Mishawaka, Indiana
  • Columbus, Indiana
  • Jefferson, Indiana

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