Joanna Szabo  |  April 27, 2021

Category: Auto News

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No one wants to deal with continual car problems, especially if the car is brand new. Having a car classified as a “lemon,” or a dud, can be a hassle.

Fortunately, there are laws in each state called “lemon laws” that are meant to protect consumers in these situations.

If your car is determined to be a lemon under Connecticut Lemon Law, you may be able to get a replacement car or be reimbursed for the vehicle by the manufacturer.

What is Lemon Law?

Lemon laws are passed at the state level, and can therefore vary substantially from state to state. Despite the differences among different state lemon laws, the gist of each law is the same: car manufacturers are required to repurchase a new car if it has a serious defect and the manufacturer cannot repair it after repeated attempts within a given period of time.

In some states, lemon law covers a variety of vehicles along with cars, such as trucks and motorcycles. Some states have a portion of their lemon law dedicated to used cars.

When dealing with a lemon, it is important to understand the specifics of lemon law in your state.

The Basics of Connecticut Lemon Law

Connecticut Lemon Law was the first such state program in the United States to help owners of defective new vehicles. Under Connecticut Lemon Law, this covers defective vehicles at or under 2 years old or with a mileage of 24,000 or less.

So far, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection reports, the Connecticut Lemon Law program has returned more than $60 million in refunds and replacement vehicles to consumers in the state for those whose new vehicles turned out to be lemons.

Connecticut Lemon Law covers a number of vehicles bought or leased new in Connecticut:

  • Passenger vehicles
  • Combination vehicles (used for both passenger and commercial purposes)
  • Motorcycles

The law (which is technically Connecticut General Statute Chapter 743b, “Automobile Warranties,” and is only nicknamed “Lemon Law”) covers vehicles that have substantial manufacturer’s defects that affect the use, safety, or value of the vehicle.

Owners of certain GM models have been experiencing engine damage due to the failure of the Bosch CP4 pump, with which many of these vehicles are equipped.In order to qualify for reimbursement or replacement, the defects must have presented themselves within the first two years after the original owner acquired it, or within the first 24,000 miles on the odometer (whichever comes first).

Another significant requirement is that repairs must have been attempted within a certain time period.

If the defects could not be fixed after a “reasonable number of attempts,” then it qualifies as a lemon that can be repurchased or replaced. Connecticut Lemon Law sets this number as four or more attempts to fix the same defect or nonconformity, without success. In the case of a defect that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, the manufacturer is only given two attempts to repair it, within a year of its original delivery.

A vehicle may also qualify if it has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 calendar days.

The Connecticut government page notes that, before applying to the Connecticut Lemon Law program, consumers should report the vehicle’s ongoing problems to the manufacturer. Contact information should be found in the owner’s manual or warranty booklet.

Join a Free Lemon Law Defective Vehicle Investigation

You may qualify for this Lemon Law investigation under the following circumstances:

  • You purchased your vehicle new;
  • Your purchased your vehicle in 2018-2020;
  • Your vehicle is still under warranty;
  • You have taken your vehicle in for repair several times; and
  • It is still having the same problem.

(Note: Residents of North Carolina do not qualify for this investigation.)

See if you qualify by filling out the form on this page for a case evaluation by experienced Lemon Law lawyers or call (877) 289-0615.

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