New Mexico Lemon Law Information
The New Mexico Lemon Law applies when, during the first year following delivery of a new vehicle to the consumer:
- the dealer has attempted to repair the same problem four (4) or more times, or
- the vehicle has been out of service due to repair attempts by the dealer for a total of 30 or more days.
Only major defects that both decrease the value of the car and interfere with its use are covered.
New Mexico Lemon Law information (see the Young Consumer Guide) » New Mexico Attorney General's Office »New Mexico Used Car Lemon Law Information
Effective January 1, 2004, dealers that sell used cars are required to tell the customer about any problems the vehicle has and issue warranties for 15 days or 500 miles, which ever comes first. Dealers are not allowed to use the terms "AS IS' or "no warranty".
New Mexico Used Car Lemon Law information » Press release - 6 Dealerships Sued for Used Lemon Law Violations »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 with 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.