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Louisiana Lemon Law Information

The Louisiana Lemon Law applies when, during the first year following delivery of a new vehicle:

To qualify for the Louisiana Lemon Law, the problem must substantially impair the use and/or market value of the vehicle and must not have been caused by abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modification of the vehicle.

Louisiana Lemon Law information from the Attorney General's Office »

Autobeef notes: Louisiana has one of the worst lemon laws. The "out-of-service" criteria of 90 days is the longest of any state, while the coverage period if one year is the shortest. Think about what this means -- to qualify, your brand new vehicle would have to be out of service for 3 months in the first year after you bought it. Most people would be bankrupt long before the Louisiana Lemon Law "out-of-service" criteria kicks in.

Helpful Lemon Law Tips

Most states require you to notify the dealer and the manufacturer that you have a Lemon Law claim. Always use Certified Mail w/ Return Receipt.

If the manufacturer has an informal mediation or dispute resolution process, most states require you to do that first before pursuing litigation. However, you should contact a lawyer immediately.

Most lawyers will not charge you for an initial consultation or legal fees for Lemon Law arbitration. If they decide you have a case, normally the manufacturer is forced to pay your legal costs.