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Colorado Lemon Laws<\/h1>\n
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New cars with serious problems that the dealer is unable to fix after a reasonable amount of attempts are called "lemons." State lemon laws<\/a> hold manufacturers and dealers accountable for new vehicles that fail to live up to their warranty within a stated period of time, requiring replacement or a full refund. Statutes are fairly similar from one state to another, and some states also have similar protections for used car purchases.<\/p>\n

Colorado Lemon Law at a Glance<\/h2>\n

Automobiles covered under the Colorado Motor Vehicle Warranties Act are those that have a "nonconformity," for which there’s no specific definition. If a defect or condition substantially impairs the use and market value within one year after taking delivery of your new car, then it may be considered a lemon. The manufacturer has the option to either replace it with a comparable vehicle or offer full refund (minus a "reasonable allowance" for the purchaser’s use).<\/p>\n\n
Code Section<\/b><\/td>\n42-10-101, et seq.<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Title of Act<\/b><\/td>\nMotor Vehicle Warranties<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Definition of Defects<\/b><\/td>\nNonconformity to express warranties which substantially impairs use and market value of motor vehicle<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Time Limit for Manufacturer Repair<\/b><\/td>\nWarranty period or within 1 year following date of original delivery of vehicle to consumer, whichever is the earlier date<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Remedies<\/b><\/td>\nManufacturer’s option: replace with comparable vehicle or accept return of vehicle from consumer and refund full purchase price, including sales tax, fees and similar governmental charges, less a reasonable allowance for consumer’s use<\/td>\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n

Note:<\/i><\/b> State laws are constantly changing. We make every effort to maintain the accuracy of these pages, but be sure to contact a Colorado lemon law attorney<\/a> or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.<\/i><\/p>\n

How to File a Lemon Claim in Colorado<\/h2>\n

The Colorado Attorney General’s Office states<\/a> that you must first notify the manufacturer through certified mail about the problem once your automobile has met the following criteria:<\/p>\n