Lemon-law claims generally come down to the same things: repair attempts, days out of service, and whether you're still inside the eligibility window. Organize those facts and get a free letter outline; the full demand letter is in the $39 Case Pack.
| Eligibility window | 'Term of protection' = 18 months after original delivery, or 18,000 miles driven, whichever occurs first |
|---|---|
| Repair-attempt presumption | 4 repair attempts |
| Days-out-of-service presumption | 30 days (business days) |
| Citation | Ind. Code § 24-5-13-1 through § 24-5-13-24 (Motor Vehicle Protection Act) |
Source: Ind. Code § 24-5-13-1 through § 24-5-13-24 (Motor Vehicle Protection Act)
Indiana's Motor Vehicle Protection Act applies to motor vehicles sold, leased, transferred, or replaced by a dealer or manufacturer in Indiana. If a vehicle has a nonconformity reported to the manufacturer within the 'term of protection' - 18 months from original delivery or 18,000 miles, whichever is first - the manufacturer must make the necessary repairs, even after that period expires. A reasonable number of attempts is presumed at four or more repairs of the same nonconformity. Before claiming a refund or replacement, the buyer generally must first notify the manufacturer of the claim, unless the manufacturer failed to make a required disclosure in the warranty or owner's manual about this notice requirement.
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