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Arizona Lemon Laws<\/h1>\n
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Ah, the joy and excitement of owning a new (or new to you car). The freedom, the open road, that new car smell: all wonderful. That is until your new car starts having old car problems. A broken down car can be heartbreaking, but what can you do about it? Luckily most states, including Arizona, have laws regarding vehicles with seemingly unfixable problems. Here\u2019s is a quick overview of \u201clemon laws\u201d in Arizona.<\/p>\n

State Lemon Laws<\/h2>\n

A "lemon" is a new automobile that has a recurring problem or defect that the dealer is unable to correct after multiple attempts. Therefore, lemon laws<\/a> offer protections for consumers who may otherwise be stuck with an inoperable or problematic vehicle. Arizona lemon laws are very similar to lemon laws in other states<\/a>, in which the dealer must replace or refund a consumer if they are unable to remedy a major problem with an automobile within one year.<\/p>\n

Lemon Laws in Arizona<\/h2>\n

Learn more about Arizona lemon laws in the following table.<\/p>\n\n

Code Section<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

44-1261, et seq.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

Title of Act<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Motor Vehicle Warranties<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

Definition of Defects<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Nonconformity to applicable express warranties of any defect\/condition which substantially impairs use and value of motor vehicle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

Time Limit for Manufacturer Repair<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Time period of express warranty or the period of 2 yrs. or 24,000 miles, whichever is earlier<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

Remedies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Replacement with new motor vehicle or refund to consumer of full purchase price including all collateral charges, less a reasonable allowance for consumer’s use of vehicle; maximum liability of seller is purchase price<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n

While each state law is different, there are some general lemon law guidelines<\/a> you can use when trying to figure if your car qualifies as a \u201clemon:\u201d<\/p>\n