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 | Vehicle driven less than 18,000 miles AND owned for less than 24 months |
|---|---|
| Repair-attempt presumption | 4 repair attempts |
| Days-out-of-service presumption | 30 days |
| Citation | Md. Code, Com. Law §§ 14-1501 through 14-1504 (Automotive Warranty Enforcement Act) |
Source: Md. Code, Com. Law §§ 14-1501 through 14-1504 (Automotive Warranty Enforcement Act)
Maryland's Automotive Warranty Enforcement Act applies to a car, light truck, or motorcycle bought or leased from a dealer or manufacturer, registered in Maryland, and driven less than 18,000 miles and owned less than 24 months - both conditions must be met. If the manufacturer or dealer is unable to repair or correct a defect that substantially impairs the vehicle's use and market value after a reasonable number of attempts during the warranty period, the consumer may be entitled to a refund or replacement. A reasonable number of attempts is presumed at four or more repairs of the same defect, 30 or more cumulative days out of service, or a single failed repair attempt on a braking or steering safety defect. The usage deduction for a refund is capped, and the coverage extends to subsequent owners if the first owner bought the vehicle less than 24 months ago and it has under 18,000 miles. Used vehicles generally are not covered, though a separate Maryland Used Car Warranty Law may apply.
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