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Ohio Lemon Law Attorney

Driving a lemon car doesn’t have to leave you feeling sour. If your current vehicle is experiencing problems, there could be a legal solution. 

Consumers are protected under the Lemon Law in Ohio. If you are driving a vehicle that requires multiple repair attempts to deal with a persistent issue, you could be entitled to compensation.

Ohio Lemon Law states you could be entitled to a new car, a refund, or a cash settlement. Fight your case with an Ohio Lemon Law attorney from Timothy Abeel & Associates. We have handled thousands of cases and won millions of dollars for Ohioans who have purchased a lemon car.

At Timothy Abeel & Associates, we know the Ohio Lemon Laws inside and out. Choose the experienced, professional law firm that protects consumers and ensures you get the justice you deserve today.

 

Frequently Asked Ohio Lemon Law Questions Explained

Ohio’s Lemon Law is a consumer protection law that helps people who buy or lease new vehicles, motorcycles, or motor homes that have major defects that cannot be repaired during the first 12 months of ownership or the first 18,000 miles the vehicle is driven (whichever happens first).

 

Regarding the Lemon Law, Ohio vehicle owners can return cars with severe and persistent defects. Many consumers are unaware of these regulations and how it impacts their rights.

Working with an Ohio Lemon Law attorney positions you to obtain the best possible settlement through expert legal counsel. Alongside new vehicles, Lemon Laws in Ohio protect some used vehicles and those purchased at auction.

Approaching a professional is crucial if you experience any persistent issues to ensure you receive a cash settlement and force the manufacturer to take responsibility for your defective motor vehicle.

 

Let Timothy Abeel and Associates Help With Your Lemon Law Case

Never attempt to fight your Lemon Law case by yourself. If you’re looking for Lemon Law lawyers and Ohio is your place of residence, we’re here to help you fight your case. 

Avoid leaving money on the table or getting taken advantage of by predatory manufacturers who do not have your best interests at heart. Collaborate with a Lemon Law attorney in Ohio from Timothy Abeel & Associates to give yourself the best chance of winning your case.

We have single-handedly fought thousands of cases on behalf of consumers, ensuring that they maximize their compensation. Pursuing your case with a Lemon Law lawyer in OH is 100% risk-free and costs you nothing.

Find out how does lemon law work by contacting Timothy Abeel & Associates today.

There are a few requirements that determine whether your new vehicle is covered by Ohio Lemon Law:

  • The vehicle must be a car, SUV, truck, passenger van, motorcycle, motor home (but NOT the parts designed for sleeping, dining, cooking or storage), or other non-commercial vehicle.
  • The vehicle cannot be registered in Ohio as a commercial vehicle.
  • The vehicle must be purchased or leased from a licensed dealer in Ohio, or registered in Ohio at the time the Lemon Law claim is made.

No, boats do NOT qualify as vehicles under Ohio’s Lemon Law but there are other laws that can help boat owners if they buy or lease one that’s defective.

Not every vehicle defect or problem qualifies you for a Lemon Law claim (although there may be other laws available to make a claim and get compensation).

Ohio’s Lemon Law requires:

  • One or more defects or problems that substantially impair the use, value or safety of the vehicle.
  • The defects or problems are covered by the vehicle’s written warranty.
  • At least one of the defects or problems has not been repaired or corrected by the car dealer after three attempts (in other words, you need to give the car dealership at least three chances to repair or correct the defect before you file a Lemon Law claim), BUT if one of the defects or problems is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, the dealer has only one chance to correct that defect.
  • If various defects and problems have arisen with the vehicle, the dealer has not repaired or corrected all of them after eight attempts.
  • BUT if the vehicle has been out-of-service because of one or more defects--or any other problems or malfunctions--for a cumulative total of 30 or more days, you can file a Lemon Law claim EVEN IF the dealer hasn’t had three chances to fix a single defect or eight chances to fix multiple defects.
  • A dealer must give you a fully itemized statement of the work each time you take the vehicle in for repair or service, including information about any parts installed and labor performed.

Ohio’s Lemon Law provides for two remedies – you choose the one you want:

  • A refund of the purchase price: If the owner or lessee chooses to receive a refund, the vehicle’s manufacturer is required to pay back:
    • The vehicle’s purchase price (not the market price, or its current value, but the purchase price you paid according to the original invoice or lease contract, including any credit your received for the trade-in of your old vehicle).
    • The sales tax, license/registration fees, and finance charges you paid.
    • The down payment, loan and lease payments you’ve made.
    • The cost of any options or other modifications installed in the vehicle by the manufacturer or dealer.
    • The cost of any rental car you needed while the vehicle was being repaired.
    • Towing and repair costs, attorneys’ fees, expert fees and court costs.

 

  • A replacement vehicle: If you’d rather get a brand-new vehicle that operates correctly, you have the option of receiving a comparable vehicle (same make, model and trim level) with credit for all of your payments as if you still owned the original vehicle. In other words:
    • Your loan or lease continues at its current unpaid balance and will still run for the original term (it is not extended).
    • Your prior payments are counted toward the loan or lease as if you still owned the defective vehicle.
    • In other words, if you were in month six of a four-year car loan or lease when the defective vehicle was replaced, your next payment with the new car counts as payment number seven under your loan or lease.
    • If you choose the replacement vehicle remedy, the manufacturer also pays your rental car expenses, towing and repair costs, attorneys’ fees, expert fees and court costs.

If the problems with your new car started after the first year or 18,000 miles, you may still be protected under other consumer protection laws. For example, if the vehicle is still covered by the manufacturer's warranty, you may have a Breach of Warranty claim or a Fraud Claim.

If you purchase or lease a used vehicle in Ohio that is still covered by its written warranty from the manufacturer, you can make a claim under the Lemon Law until one year after its sale to the original owner, or the vehicle has been driven a total of 18,000 miles, whichever comes first.

The Lemon Law is designed so that the owner of a defective vehicle is fully reimbursed and not stuck paying additional expenses or costs. The law includes a fee-shifting provision that requires the vehicle manufacturer to pay all attorneys’ fees and other legal costs if the consumer wins the case IN ADDITION TO reimbursement for all repairs and service visits at the dealer.

All your expenses are paid whether you choose the refund remedy or replacement vehicle remedy.

Yes, we file Lemon Law claims for vehicle owners throughout Ohio no matter where they live in the state. If we need to have an expert inspect your vehicle and write a report, we will send that person to you.

We work tirelessly to get our clients back on the road and with money back in their pockets as soon as possible, with a goal of settling each case within the first 30 to 90 days. We’re also not afraid to file suit against the manufacturer if they refuse to give our clients everything they're legally entitled to.

Even if the repairs and issues with your vehicle don’t fit within the parameters of Lemon Law, they may qualify as unreasonable under other state or federal consumer protection laws. Call Timothy Abeel & Associates at 888.830.1474 or contact us online to find out if you have a breach of warranty or loss in value claim.

Timothy Abeel & Associates, P.C. works to get the owners of defective or malfunctioning vehicles the settlement they deserve as fast as possible. Give our firm a call at 888-830-1474 to find out what you are entitled to as a consumer. 

Yes. Ohio state law allows consumers five years from the vehicle's original delivery date to file a claim. You can also extend this limit if an arbitration board is reviewing your claim.

However, your Ohio Lemon Law attorney must file a claim to the arbitration board within the five-year window. Otherwise, no extension will apply to your case.

If your claim is outside the five-year limit, you may still be able to make a claim. Lemon Law lawyers in Ohio can file your case via the Magnuson-Moss Act, which provides a longer window to file your claim.

The Magnuson-Moss Act covers cars for the entirety of their warranties, so if you have an extended warranty, you may be able to file your claim up to a decade after the delivery date.

Yes. All vehicles sold through Ohio auctions are protected under Lemon Laws and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. 

However, most auctioned vehicles would not qualify under Lemon Laws because they are typically older than one year. Likewise, Magnuson-Moss claims must be made for defects while the vehicle was still under warranty.

If you’ve recently purchased a defective vehicle from auction, contacting a lawyer is still a wise course for obtaining advice on the best way forward.