Things You Should Know about the Illinois Lemon Law

You buy a brand new dream car in Illinois. This new dream machine of yours would, instead of hitting the road, spend its time and your money in an auto repair shop. If this scenario appears to be your story, time you took advantage of the Illinois lemon law.
Here are a few questions most frequently asked by a car consumer in Illinois and the answers he must take cognizance about.
How would I know if my new vehicle is a lemon?
According to the Illinois lemon law a new vehicle is a lemon if:

• It has a nonconformity that substantially impairs its use, market value or safety
• The same nonconformity is not repairable by the dealer or manufacturer in at least four repair attempts
• The vehicle is out of service for a total of 30 or more business days

What are the vehicles that are covered under the Illinois lemon law?
The Illinois lemon law covers:

• New Cars purchased or leased
• Light trucks and vans under 8,000 pounds
• Recreational vehicles, excluding their trailers
• Vehicles in their first 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first
• Vehicles purchased in Illinois

What are the vehicles that are NOT covered under the Illinois lemon law?
The Illinois lemon law DOES NOT cover:

• Used cars
• Altered or modified vehicles
• Motorcycles and boats

How does the Illinois lemon law work?
To get the Illinois lemon law work:

• The consumer must contact the designated manufacturer representative for the lemon vehicle

How does a designated manufacturer representative for my vehicle help me under the Illinois lemon law?
Under the Illinois lemon law:

• This designated representative will ONLY forward the required information and forms to you
• The Illinois lemon law claims cannot be initiated directly through the dealer

Is there a time frame for filing my claim under the Illinois lemon law?

• The time period in which an Illinois lemon law complaint has to be filed is 12 months from the date of purchase of the lemon vehicle

Can I proceed under the Illinois lemon law through my car dealer?

• Illinois lemon law claims cannot be initiated directly through your car dealer
• Many a consumer has lost his Illinois lemon law protection because he waited longer than 12 months from the purchase date of your lemon vehicle

How do I go about filing my claim under the Illinois lemon law?

• Never ever believe that you can proceed under the Illinois lemon law through your dealer
• It is extremely important that you file your Illinois lemon law claim with your designated representative before your right to do so expires
• The time period in which an Illinois lemon law complaint has to be filed is 12 months from the date of purchase of the lemon vehicle

What compensations can I expect for my lemon vehicle under the Illinois lemon law?
Under the Illinois lemon law you can expect one of the following compensations:

• A replacement vehicle of similar value
• The manufacturer buys back your vehicle from you, less the value for miles driven

Do I have any other recourse if I fail to get protection under the Illinois lemon law?

If you fail to get protection under the Illinois lemon law there are:

• Other Federal and Illinois laws that deal with contracts and warranties for new products or cars
• Before deciding on a particular course of action, you are required to consult a lemon law attorney
• The Illinois lemon law attorneys can discuss various alternatives and determine the best course of action for getting your consumer protection against your lemon vehicle

The directives given above are not intended as legal advice. You may pursue your lemon law claim or any other dispute with your automobiles by being in communication with Illinois lemon law Attorneys of Krohn & Moss Ltd., or Call 1-800 US LEMON® (800-875-3666) toll free, to reach Krohn & Moss for your FREE initial consultation.