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Illinois Lemon Laws<\/h1>\n
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There\u2019s no feeling quite like driving your new car off the lot. And there\u2019s no dread like calling a tow truck for your new car. You just got this great automobile — why is breaking down already? And what can you do about it? Lucky for you, Illinois is one of many states that have laws protecting new car owners. Here is your guide to these \u201clemon laws\u201d in Illinois.<\/p>\n

State Lemon Laws<\/h2>\n

A new car with a major defect or recurring problems that cannot be fixed is referred to as a "lemon." Most states have lemon laws<\/a> in place to protect consumers from being stuck with defective automobiles, often setting time and\/or mileage limits for defects to be remedied. Illinois lemon laws are codified in the New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act, which sets a one year (or 12,000 mile) time limit for manufacturers to remedy a major or recurring automobile defect.<\/p>\n

Lemon Laws in Illinois<\/h2>\n

Learn about the basics of Illinois lemon laws in the table below.<\/p>\n\n

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815 ILCS 380\/1, et seq.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

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

New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

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

Nonconformity to applicable express warranties which significantly impair the use, value, or safety of motor vehicle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

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

Within statutory warranty period: the period of one year or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first after date of delivery of a new vehicle to consumer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

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

Replace with new vehicle of like model line, if available, or otherwise a comparable motor vehicle or accept return and refund consumer full purchase price of new vehicle, including all collateral charges, less a reasonable allowance for consumer use of vehicle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n

In order for your car to be covered by the Illinois Lemon Law<\/a>, it must:<\/p>\n